Brian Mast proposes legislation making a veterans trucking initiative permanent and expanding CDL pathways for qualified veterans.
Quiver AI Summary
Mast introduces bill: U.S. Rep. Brian Mast said he introduced the “Freedom Haulers Act” to make permanent a fast-track process for veterans seeking commercial driver’s licenses and trucking jobs. The proposal would codify an existing administration initiative into federal law.
Bill details: According to the release, the measure would extend the military skills test waiver period from 12 to 24 months after service and make the “Even Exchange Program” permanent, allowing eligible veterans to skip CDL knowledge exams. The release also says more than 40,000 veterans have used the waiver and 34 states participate in the exchange program.
Context cited by the release: Mast linked the bill to road safety and to a 2025 fatal crash in Florida, while also quoting officials who backed the broader initiative. The release states the administration launched Freedom Haulers last month as a way to connect veterans with trucking careers.
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Brian J. Mast Fundraising
Brian J. Mast recently disclosed $217.9K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on August 6th, 2026. This was the 182nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 84.4% came from individual donors.
Mast disclosed $193.6K of spending. This was the 418th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Mast disclosed $2.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 95th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Brian J. Mast's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Brian J. Mast Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Brian J. Mast is worth $925.5K, as of August 13th, 2026. This is the 344th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Mast has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Brian J. Mast's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Mast.
Brian J. Mast Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Brian J. Mast:
- H.R.9788: FORMULA Act of 2026
- H.R.9087: To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.
- H.R.8661: Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026
- H.R.8519: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8054: To designate the Palm Beach International Airport in Florida as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport", and for other purposes.
- H.R.7438: PETSAFE Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Brian J. Mast on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Mast.
2026 Florida's 21st Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $8,633,516 of spending in Florida's 21st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $46,281 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- PAVC PAC ($29,900)
- AMERICAN VETERANS INITIATIVE PAC ($15,154)
- AMERICAN VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP PAC ($1,227)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Florida's 21st congressional district election.
