Press Releases
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
December 17, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $4 Million Returned to Central Floridians and 3,500 Cases Solved Via Office’s Constituent Services
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced that his office has helped return over $4 million in money owed to constituents of Florida's 10th Congressional District from various federal agencies. In August, Congressman Frost had previously announced a total of $3 million dollars returned to constituents. And in just 4 months, the Congressman’s office has been able to return an additional million dollars to constituents while closing an additional 500 … Continue Reading
December 06, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bill to Prevent Radioactive Materials from Being Used to Build Roads – the “No Radioactive Roads Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) introduced the No Radioactive Roads Act legislation to make sure the Trump Administration cannot once again allow for deadly, cancer-causing radioactive material, phosphogypsum (PG), to be used in road construction. Florida is the world's largest PG producing area with 1 billion tons of PG stored in stacks, mainly in the Central Florida region. In 2021, a tear at a PG … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Accepts Bruce F. Vento Award from National Homelessness Law Center for Leadership in Housing Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) accepted the Bruce F. Vento Award at the National Homelessness Law Center's 2024 Annual Human Rights to Housing Awards. This award recognizes individuals and institutions with proven leadership in the fight to end homelessness and poverty. It celebrates the legacy of the late Congressman Bruce F. Vento, whose advocacy left a positive impact in the fight to help Americans experiencing homelessness. Earlier this year, … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
As Trump Admin. Poised to Rollback Environmental Protections, Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces the Youth Climate Leadership Act to Ensure Young People Have a Seat at the Table to Fight the Climate Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) introduced a new bill in the House of Representatives, the Youth Climate Leadership Act, legislation to cement the existence of the National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and to create more youth advisory councils at relevant federal agencies. Frost’s bill comes as President-Elect Donald Trump has vowed to gut and rollback climate protections once back in the White … Continue Reading
November 13, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Eliminate Traffic Fatalities in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced a nearly $3 million federal grant to Central Florida from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safer Streets and Roads for All grant program. Specifically, over $2.1 million was awarded to Metroplan Orlando to support their work to save lives by reaching zero traffic deaths and serious injuries in the region through the implementation of new transportation safety plans. DOT additionally awarded over … Continue Reading
October 08, 2024
Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s Landfall, Congressman Maxwell Frost Joins NOAA’S Hurricane Hunters for Flight Into the Storm
Photos and footage from the flight can be found here ORLANDO, FL — Early this morning, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) returned from a flight directly into Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane at the time of the flight, with sustained winds exceeding 175 mph in the Gulf of Mexico. Congressman Frost, a member of the Space, Science, and Technology committee, which oversees the functions and budget of NOAA, joined NOAA's Hurricane Hunters to observe as they collect critical … Continue Reading