Congressman Mast announces support for legislation aimed at restoring local permitting authority for Florida's waterways.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Mast proposes new legislation: Congressman Brian Mast has co-sponsored the “Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026,” aimed at decentralizing water permitting authority back to local Florida communities. Mast argues that Floridians are best equipped to manage their water resources, emphasizing the need for local input in environmental decision-making.
Concerns about federal regulation: The Act responds to challenges posed by federal permitting processes, which require state projects to seek approval from the Army Corps of Engineers and comply with federal reviews. Mast highlighted the need for streamlined local management, citing a previously successful Florida initiative that was curtailed by federal court rulings.
Legislation goals: The goal of the proposed legislation is to reduce regulatory hurdles for critical local projects, including infrastructure improvements and environmental preservation efforts. Mast stated, “It’s unacceptable that local projects are bogged down in bureaucratic delays,” reinforcing the importance of local authority in water management.
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Brian J. Mast Fundraising
Brian J. Mast recently disclosed $602.3K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 9th, 2026. This was the 173rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 88.7% came from individual donors.
Mast disclosed $484.2K of spending. This was the 164th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Mast disclosed $2.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 178th most from all Q1 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 May 26th, 2026. This is the 337th 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.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
- H.R.6875: AI OVERWATCH Act
- H.R.6691: Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act
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 $7,263,817 of spending in Florida's 21st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $66,618 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- AMERICAN VETERANS INITIATIVE PAC ($54,852)
- AMERICAN VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP PAC ($11,765)
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.
