U.S. Rep. Brian Mast of Treasure Coast named to House Veterans Affairs Committee

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast is joining the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

He announced the assignment on Facebook Wednesday.

“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to serve our veterans on the Veterans Affairs Committee," Mast said in a statement. "Our first-of-its-kind office in the West Palm Beach VA has resulted in more than 100 new cases that we’re taking a look at to help veterans in our community, and being on this committee will give me an even better platform to advocate for my fellow veterans.”

Mast is rumored to be one of several candidates being considered for the position of Veterans Affairs secretary by the Trump administration.

Mast didn't deny the rumors last week, saying only “it is an honor to be considered to serve my fellow veterans and their families at the highest possible level."

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Mast's spokesman declined to comment further on the search Wednesday.

Mast, an Army veteran who lost both legs and a finger while in Afghanistan, is the first member of Congress to open a satellite office in a VA facility.

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