Press Releases
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Homeless Services Network’s Latest Report Revealing Rise in Homelessness
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement on Homeless Services Network's (HSN) new report which has found that more than 40% of Central Florida's homeless population are children and seniors, 55 years and older. The data comes from HSN’s annual point-in-time count, a census that takes place in communities across the country, which Congressman Frost participated in back in February. This was the first Point-in-Time count to take place following … Continue Reading
April 07, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Trump Admin. Kidnapping UF Student
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) slammed Donald Trump and his Administration’s cruelty as a University of Florida student has become the latest victim in ICE’s kidnapping spree. Felipe Zapata Velasquez is a 27 year old, third-year international student attending the University of Florida on an F-1 visa. On March 28th, he was stopped by Gainesville Police for a traffic violation and was arrested and later detained by ICE. Zapata Velasquez’s family has not … Continue Reading
April 07, 2025
Ranking Members Frost and Connolly Launch Investigation Into Elon Musk’s Rampant Conflicts of Interest at NASA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, and Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Iris Lan, Chief Legal Officer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), requesting documents, information, and answers as to how NASA is ensuring Elon Musk is not exploiting NASA to … Continue Reading
April 02, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Takes Orlando’s Questions on Future of Democratic Party, Lowering Costs, Federal Funding Freezes and More on Reddit
ORLANDO, FL — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Reddit users on the r/Orlando subreddit this past Friday to answer questions from Central Floridians concerned about the latest actions from the Trump Administration and what the Congressman is doing to fight back on various issues. Users asked various questions about the state of the economy, the dismantling of federal agencies, federal funding cuts to crucial programs, and the future of the Democratic party. In case you missed … Continue Reading
March 31, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on the Passing of Former Public Defender Bob Wesley
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the passing of Former Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender, Bob Wesley. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Public Defender Bob Wesley, a champion for justice and fearless advocate for a better, more just Central Florida for all. “Bob’s commitment to justice and impact went beyond the courtroom. From his annual professional clothing drive, … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Ranking Members Connolly and Frost Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration Officials Sharing War Plans in An Insecure Group Chat
Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2025)—Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, sent a letter to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Secretary … Continue Reading
March 20, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams President Trump’s Latest Executive Order to Eliminate the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s latest move to shut down the Department of Education. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate the Department of Education-a plan pulled from the pages of the Project 2025 playbook-is reckless, cruel, and a direct attack on millions of children.” “The Department of Education ensures that every student across the country, … Continue Reading
March 17, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost and Florida Legislators Sound Alarm on Harmful Medicaid Cuts
Watch the Press Conference Here TALLAHASSEE, FL— Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell and Representative Dotie Joseph, at a press conference on the uncertain state of Medicaid and what potential cuts enacted by House Republicans to the program would mean for Florida families. Florida is just one of ten states in the country that has not expanded Medicaid to draw down federal money to pay for low-income Floridians to … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces the Fair Grocery Pricing Act to Lower Grocery Costs and End Price-Fixing by Big Corporations
Watch the Press Conference Here ORLANDO, FL — As grocery prices keep climbing, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) is fighting back with a new bill to make food more affordable for families. The Fair Grocery Pricing Act will stop the largest agriculture corporations from secretly working together to keep prices high and hurt consumers. Frost introduced the bill today in Orlando at the United Against Poverty (UAP) Member Share Grocery Store, an accessible food assistance grocery store where folks who … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Walks Out of Trump Joint Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) sent a loud and clear message on behalf of the American people by walking out of Donald Trump’s Presidential Joint Address of Congress. Frost, who joined a handful of Members of Congress in taking a stand and walking out of Trump’s speech, took off his suit jacket during the middle of Trump's address and flashed a t-shirt that read “No Kings Live Here”— sending a loud and clear message that Democrats will fight tooth … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Former UNITE Here Organizer and Haitian TPS Recipient as Guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
ORLANDO, FL — In anticipation of the upcoming State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) has announced Wilna Destin, a former labor organizer and Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder, will be his guest. "Wilna Destin has spent years championing the rights of immigrants and workers, advocating for fair wages, protections, and economic justice. It's my honor to have her join me for the Joint Address," said Congressman … Continue Reading
February 28, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on DOGE’s Latest Federal Layoff Target, NOAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement regarding the recent mass layoffs at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), one of the world's top climate science and weather forecasting agencies. The layoffs include many staff members in mission-critical and life-saving roles at the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center. Congressman Frost sits on the House Space, Science, and Technology Committee, which oversees … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
BREAKING: Oversight Committee Chairman and Trump Lackey Threatens to Have Rep. Maxwell Frost Forcibly Removed from Committee
“James Comer can hide behind the Sergeant in Arms and have me removed and arrest me if he wants to. But that’s not going to stop me from calling out Donald Trump and his bullshit.” WATCH HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today during an Oversight Committee hearing, Republican Chairman James Comer threatened to use armed force to remove Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL) from the committee for calling Donald Trump a “Grifter-in-Chief.” Frost, who was appointed to serve on the Oversight Committee, was … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost, Sen. Murphy Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Reestablish Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Watch the Full Press Conference Here WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act, legislation to establish a permanent office focused on gun violence prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice. Frost, who first introduced legislation in March of 2023 to create such an office, was instrumental in getting the Biden-Harris Administration to establish the first-ever Office of Gun … Continue Reading
February 07, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost, Dozens of Members of Congress Denied Entry into Department of Education as They Demand Answers on Plans to Dismantle the Agency
Watch As Rep. Frost and Member of Congress Attempt to Enter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), alongside a dozen members of Congress, were denied entry to the Department of Education as they demanded answers from the Agency on President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. and harm our public education system. While Trump cannot unilaterally abolish a federal department without congressional approval, reports indicate that the White … Continue Reading
February 04, 2025
BREAKING: Congressman Maxwell Frost Leads Two Dozen Members of Congress to Treasury Department Where They Were Denied Entry to Conduct Oversight on Elon Musk’s Unchecked Power Grab of All Federal Payment Systems
Watch Rep. Frost’s Remarks Outside of the Treasury Department WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), a member of the House Oversight Committee, led two dozen Members of Congress to the U.S. Treasury Department where they were denied entry as the Members attempted to conduct oversight into billionaire Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to the private financial information of millions of Americans. Thanks to Donald Trump, Musk, who has been named a special … Continue Reading
January 21, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Pres. Donald Trump As New Admin. Closes White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) slammed Donald Trump and his Administration for dismantling and closing the historic White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) less than 24 hours after taking office. Frost, who first introduced legislation in March of 2023 to create such an office, was instrumental in getting the Biden-Harris Administration to establish the first-ever Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the White House. Since its creation, the … Continue Reading
January 21, 2025
BREAKING: Congressman Maxwell Frost, Champion for Working Families, Appointed Ranking Member of Powerful Oversight Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced he was selected to serve as the Ranking Member and top Democrat on a critical subcommittee housed within the powerful Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Frost, who has spent two years on the Oversight Committee battling MAGA extremist disinformation and government abuse by Republicans, has been tapped to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs … Continue Reading
January 13, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost, Florida Congressional Democrats Release Statement on Gov. DeSantis Denying Food Assistance to Vulnerable Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Florida Congressional Democrats released the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis opted out of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT, or “Sun Bucks”) summer grocery benefit program for the second consecutive year. The program provides parents of school-aged children assistance buying groceries during the summer, when school-provided and reduced-cost meals are less available. “It is sad and alarming that, … Continue Reading
January 07, 2025
Congressman Maxwell Frost Congratulates State Attorney Worrell on Her Swearing-In, Stands Alongside Central Florida Voters to Ensure Democracy is Protected
ORLANDO, FL—Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) congratulates State Attorney Monique Worrell on her return to duly elected office and reaffirms his commitment to ensure the will of Central Florida voters is protected against political attacks on duly elected officials. State Attorney Worrell, who was first elected to serve in this post in 2020, was wrongfully removed from office in 2023. Last November, the voters of Central Florida sent a loud and clear message, voting Worrell … Continue Reading