Press Releases
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement Following Visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Watch the full press conference here SOUTH FLORIDA — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement after a state-approved visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ amid recent reports that the facility is expected to close. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Today, I visited ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to conduct oversight and seek answers about the future of this facility, the conditions people are currently being held in, and where detainees may be transferred if the … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Advances Central Florida Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Frost announced today that several key transportation and infrastructure priorities for Central Florida were advanced as part of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s ongoing surface transportation reauthorization process. During the committee markup, Congressman Frost successfully advanced his bipartisan Safer Rail Crossing Act, legislation aimed at improving safety at railway crossings and reducing preventable accidents in communities … Continue Reading
May 20, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $25 Million Returned to Central Floridians and 8,000 Cases Solved Via Office’s Constituent Services
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that his office has returned over $25 million in money owed to constituents of Florida's 10th Congressional District from the VA, IRS, Social Security Administration, and other federal agencies. “Even amid the daily chaos coming out of the Trump Administration, my office remains focused on delivering for Central Florida, and this $25 million milestone shows that regardless of what’s happening in Washington, we’re here … Continue Reading
May 12, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on the Closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement on the closing of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “From the day ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ opened, I was on the ground conducting oversight into the inhumane conditions inside this facility — and I went back again and again to expose what was happening and fight to shut it down. Now, after wasting millions in taxpayer dollars and facing ongoing environmental lawsuits, this … Continue Reading
May 11, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost and Members of House Oversight Committee Announce Investigations and Legislation To Address ICE Abuse of Holds in Local Jails
ORLANDO, FL — Today, May 11, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and members of the House Oversight Committee, alongside local leaders and immigration advocates, hosted a press conference in Orlando to announce the launch of new investigations and introduced the No Illegal Captivity and Extensions (NICE) Act, aimed at ending U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement’s (ICE) practice of holding detained immigrants … Continue Reading
April 30, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Calls Out Governor DeSantis’ Illegal Maps
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement criticizing the illegal gerrymander pushed by Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans to help them win more seats in the Congress. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Today the Florida Legislature passed a congressional map that violates Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment and is designed to give House Republicans additional seats in the upcoming election. For Governor DeSantis, this is about winning … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
On Earth Day, a New Generation Rises: Congressman Maxwell Frost Unveils Youth Climate Leadership Act to Put Young Voices at the Forefront of the Climate Fight
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) re-introduced a bill in the House of Representatives, the Youth Climate Leadership Act, legislation that would cement the existence of youth advisory councils within the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues relating to youth communities and communities across the country. On Earth Day, as … Continue Reading
April 16, 2026
BREAKING: Frost’s Discharge Petition To Extend TPS for Haitians Passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that his bipartisan discharge petition to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States, co-led with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), has passed the House of Representatives. The bill now moves to the Senate. Florida is home to the largest population of people of Haitian heritage in the United States and includes nearly half of all Haitian TPS holders in … Continue Reading
April 02, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Pam Bondi Firing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement in response to Pam Bondi being fired. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “I have been calling for Pam Bondi to be impeached or fired, and I’m glad that has now happened. Her blatant disregard for the Constitution and her role in the continued cover-up of the Epstein files was and is despicable. For months, my office has been working to uncover this administration’s handling of the Epstein files, … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
Congressman Frost Leads Fight Against Wall Street to Defend Affordable Housing Communities
Watch the full press conference HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Frost has introduced the Promoting Residential Ownership of (PRO) Manufactured Home Communities Act, legislation to promote affordable housing and fight back against profiteering Wall Street investors by helping residents purchase and own their parks. This introduction follows a press conference, held Friday, in Florida at the former site of Lake Downey Mobile Home Park alongside Florida State Senator LaVon … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Kristi Noem Firing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that Kristi Noem has been fired and that Senator Markwayne Mullin will serve as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Kristi Noem will go down in history as a bigot who oversaw a DHS that killed American citizens and brutalized immigrant communities. “But her firing doesn’t fix the crisis at DHS. We’re now on day 19 of a … Continue Reading
March 04, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Reintroduces Bipartisan Fair Future Act to Support Successful Reentry by Ending Housing Exclusion for People With Prior Drug Convictions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) introduced H.R.7765, the Fair Future Act, legislation that would repeal a 1988 amendment to the Fair Housing Amendments Act that has resulted in the permanent denial of rental housing to individuals with prior drug convictions, regardless of the severity of the offense or how much time has passed since the conviction. Rep. Frost first introduced the bill in 2024. Under current law, more … Continue Reading
February 27, 2026
On National Day of Reading, Rep. Frost Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On National Day of Reading, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), reintroduced the Fight Book Bans Act in response to a dramatic rise in school book censorship. Nearly 7,000 books were removed from school shelves this past year, more than double the number in 2023, when the bill was first introduced. Florida alone accounts for roughly one-third of all bans. Intimidating state laws … Continue Reading
February 17, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the death of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: "I am gutted by the devastating news of the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a fearless champion and visionary force who challenged our nation to live up to its highest ideals. “From marching on the front lines of the civil rights movement to founding and leading the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, he … Continue Reading
February 11, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Demands Protections for Protestors in Any Deal to Fund DHS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced today that he has sent a letter to Secretary Noem opposing immigration agents creating a database of personal information about peaceful protestors. Further, as Congress negotiates funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) he also announced he has a bill he is advocating to be part of the deal, alongside Senator Blumenthal (D-CT), which strengthens First Amendment protections by giving individuals the right to … Continue Reading
February 09, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Secures $13.4 Million for Central Florida Community Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Frost announced that federal funding legislation signed into law includes $13.4 million for community projects across Central Florida. This is an addition to the $11.9 million secured by Congressman Frost 2024. These investments strengthen housing, transportation, environmental resilience, and community services throughout the region. “These investments are a victory for the people of Central Florida. Every project we fought for was chosen because it … Continue Reading
February 06, 2026
Frost, Soto Send Letter to DHS, ICE Strongly Opposing Detention Center in Central Florida
KISSIMMEE, FL — Today, Central Florida Reps. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons strongly opposing the opening of a new ICE detention center in Central Florida. "Abuse and injustices in Florida at the hands of ICE are well-documented. At the Everglades Detention Center (“Alligator Alcatraz”), there have been numerous … Continue Reading
February 04, 2026
Congressmen Maxwell Frost and Brian Mast Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rail Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced the Safer Rail Crossing Act, legislation aimed at improving rail safety, reducing accidents, and saving lives at railway crossings. In 2023, there were nearly 1,900 accidents at railroad and roads or pedestrian walkway intersections. Florida ranks third in the country for the number of pedestrians injured in train accidents as of last year, underscoring the need for stronger … Continue Reading
January 03, 2026
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on President Trump’s Illegal Military Strikes in Venezuela and the Capture of Nicolás Maduro
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following President Trump’s illegal military strikes on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “What President Trump is doing in Venezuela is illegal, dangerous, and outside the bounds of his constitutional authority. No President can unilaterally drag our nation into a war without congressional authorization — and his claim that the United States is now “going to … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Frost, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, Wyden Introduce Bill to Reverse Gun Silencer Tax Cuts and Use it to Pay for Health Care
WASHINGTON, DC - As reported in Politico’s Morning Tax, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), alongside Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD.), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), introduced the Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act, which would repeal the horrific gun tax cuts, including on silencers and sawed-off shotguns included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and … Continue Reading