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Brian Mast
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Currently represents District 21
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
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Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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As a father of four beautiful children, I’m a strong supporter of the right to life. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Agriculture and rural policy
Direct EPA enforcement against agricultural runoff Federal funding to FDACS conditional on enforceable nutrient-load reductions in the Lake O watershed, with EPA backstop authority. Voluntary best-management practices have failed for 30 years; the law allows mandatory enforcement and we should use it.
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https://alexcookeforcongress.com/issues/lake-okeechobee
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In Florida, agriculture is the dominant source of phosphorus and nitrogen within most impaired watersheds. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Artificial intelligence
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Requiring Corporations to list the percentage of their workforce that is being done by Artificial Intelligence.
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000552/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issues
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Civil rights and freedoms
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One of the roles I take most seriously in Congress is the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. Far too often, throughout the world and inside the United States, people are discriminated against because of their beliefs, religion, gender or ethnicity.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014045/https://mast.house.gov/issues
One of the roles I take most seriously in Congress is the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. Far too often, throughout the world and inside the United States, people are discriminated against because of their beliefs, religion, gender or ethnicity.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Criminal justice and policing
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In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014045/https://mast.house.gov/issues
In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Economy, jobs and wages
Cut federal barriers for small businesses
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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Tying minimum wage to salaries of elected officials, so no one gets left behind.
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000552/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issues
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Whether it’s ending reckless tariffs driving up the price of groceries, using antitrust laws to break up the corporate consolidation that is squeezing consumers at every turn, or expanding access to capital for small and minority-owned businesses that have been locked out of economic opportunity for too long — James is laser focused on the cost of living crisis hitting working families, small businesses, and retirees on fixed incomes across the Treasure Coast and Northern Palm Beaches.
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
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We must fight for working families by expanding opportunities and creating an economic environment that allows for job growth!
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Education
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In addition to improving community safety, strong communities rely on having excellent educational opportunities available to all. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Elections and voting
Refuse sugar industry money No contributions from Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar, the Fanjul family, or any sugar PAC will be accepted by the Cooke campaign. Public ledger of all donations published quarterly.
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https://alexcookeforcongress.com/issues/lake-okeechobee
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James is committed to getting big money out of politics, banning members of Congress from trading stocks and making bets on insider information, and closing the revolving door between Capitol Hill and the K Street lobbying corridor.
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
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I support term limits for politicians and have co-sponsored legislation implementing a cap of three terms for members of the House of Representatives and two terms for members of the Senate.
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Energy
Lower energy costs and protect reliable power
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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Environment and climate
Stop destructive east-west Lake Okeechobee discharges
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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The government exists to protect the people. Read full quote
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/meet_davidArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000523/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/meet_david
James’ path to public service in the U.S. Coast Guard started with a deep love of wild Florida — particularly its water. Read full quote
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
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As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, my top priority is completing the projects affecting the Indian River Lagoon and our beaches.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
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Taxing Ammunition to Create Safe Space and a Safer World
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000552/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issues
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I have carried a rifle and a pistol for most of my adult life and fired both in defense of every American and myself. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Government reform
Created Juno Beach's first Audit Committee Bringing real financial accountability to town hall.
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“In Florida’s 21st District, people work hard, play by the rules, and expect their leaders to serve with integrity not cater to the wealthy few,” said James Martin. Read full quote
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com/news/james-martin-for-congress-unveils-anti-corruption-policy-platform-ending-insider-privilegeArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013629/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com/news/james-martin-for-congress-unveils-anti-corruption-policy-platform-ending-insider-privilege
The explosive growth of government regulations during the Obama Administration also hurt both economic growth and job creation, and the Biden Administration is repeating these mistakes. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Healthcare
Lower prescription drug and Medicare costs
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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The government exists to protect the people. Read full quote
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/meet_davidArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000523/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/meet_david
James believes healthcare is a human right — but he also believes that if you like the coverage your union or your employer provides, you should keep it. Read full quote
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
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One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Housing
Pressure Washington and insurers on the property insurance crisis
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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Creating homeless shelters that are designed to provide a safe home while residents are retrained to join the workforce.
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000552/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issues
James is laser focused on the economy and cost of living to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Floridians. Read full quote
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com/aboutArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013600/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com/about
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Immigration
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James knows better than most what it takes to secure America’s borders — he spent years in the U.S. Coast Guard protecting America’s maritime border. Read full quote
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
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There is no question that our immigration system is broken, and for far too long, Congress has ignored its responsibility to fix the problem. The time has come for Congress to lead on this issue.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Infrastructure and transportation
Lead the next NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Act with affordability glide-paths for primary residences, mitigation grants for older homes, and a federal catastrophe reinsurance backstop modeled on the post-Andrew California Earthquake Authority.
Sources
https://alexcookeforcongress.com/issues/insurance-crisisArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927014240/https://alexcookeforcongress.com/issues/insurance-crisis
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As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, my top priority is completing the projects affecting the Indian River Lagoon and our beaches.
Sources
https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014045/https://mast.house.gov/issues
As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, my top priority is completing the projects affecting the Indian River Lagoon and our beaches.
Sources
https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Local control
Defending local governance against Tallahassee overreach.
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https://alexcookeforcongress.com/meet-alex
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National security and foreign policy
Billions in taxpayer dollars continue to flow overseas while domestic communities face crumbling infrastructure, rising costs, and shrinking public services.
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Having served in combat operations in Afghanistan, I learned firsthand how the United States’ retreat from a leadership role in the international community has set the world on a dangerous course that threatens our national security.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014045/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee since my first day in Congress, I have worked to oppose the dangerous BDS movement, support Israel’s efforts to counter instability in the Middle East and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Social Security and retirement
Protect seniors and lifelong Floridians from being priced out
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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He will never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits. That means opposing any effort to raise the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or gut the Department of Veteran’s Affairs under the guise of reform.
Sources
https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
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One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Taxes and government spending
Cut taxes on everyday essentials for families and retirees
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https://alexcookeforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927013944/https://alexcookeforcongress.com
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Block pay for Members of Congress during government shutdowns.
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https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com/news/james-martin-for-congress-unveils-anti-corruption-policy-platform-ending-insider-privilegeArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013629/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com/news/james-martin-for-congress-unveils-anti-corruption-policy-platform-ending-insider-privilege
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Washington’s spending habits are completely out of control. These high levels of debt are simply unsustainable and will limit economic opportunities for future generations of Floridians if not addressed.
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https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Technology and privacy
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Requiring Corporations to list the percentage of their workforce that is being done by Artificial Intelligence.
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https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929000552/https://www.electdavidfabrikant.com/issues
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Veterans
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He will never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits. That means opposing any effort to raise the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or gut the Department of Veteran’s Affairs under the guise of reform.
Sources
https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929013531/https://www.jamesmartinforflorida.com
One of the best ways we can prevent fraud and abuse in the federal government is to strengthen whistleblower protections. Read full quote
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https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014245/https://mastforcongress.com/priorities/
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Drug policy
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In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.
Sources
https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929014045/https://mast.house.gov/issues
In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.
Sources
https://mast.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927023842/https://mast.house.gov/issues
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Emergency management
And the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) faces another lapse deadline of September 30, 2026. Without reform, premiums spike or coverage disappears.
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https://alexcookeforcongress.com/issues/insurance-crisisArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927014240/https://alexcookeforcongress.com/issues/insurance-crisis
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Alexander Cooke
Alexander Cooke
David Fabrikant
Write-in candidate
David Fabrikant
James T. Martin
James T. Martin
Brian Mast
Currently represents District 21
Brian Mast