Brian Mast

Brian Mast is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 7th congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. Mast was born on June 2, 1974, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1996 and served in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL from 1996 to 2011. Mast was injured in combat in Afghanistan in 2010 and lost both legs below the knee. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Mast was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016 and took office in 2017. He is a strong advocate for veterans' rights and has introduced several bills to support veterans. Mast is also a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has been a vocal critic of gun control laws.