Press Releases
Congressman Maxwell Frost & Senator Cory Booker Introduce the 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 Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced new legislation, the Fair Future Act, to repeal an amendment to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 that has led to permanent denial of rental housing to people with prior drug convictions regardless of the severity of their offenses or the length of time that has passed since their conviction. The current law has meant that the over 9 million people who have been … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
Frost, Wasserman Schultz Lead Florida Dems in Calling on DOJ To Investigate DeSantis Efforts to Intimidate Voters Over Abortion Amendment Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and their colleagues in the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland at the Department of Justice (DOJ), calling on the DOJ to investigate the State of Florida’s brazen attempts at voter intimidation and election interference on Amendment 4, an amendment to Florida’s constitution that would expand abortion rights across the … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Disgusting Republican-Led Attacks Against Haitian Migrants
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the outrageous, racially motivated attacks against Haitian people living in the United States by top GOP leaders, including VP nominee JD Vance, which have been debunked by Vance's own home state of Ohio. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: "I am deeply proud to represent one of the largest Haitian communities across the United States in my hometown of Central Florida. Haitian Americans and folks of … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Work Permit Reform Act to Help Keep Migrants on the Job and Fix Broken System
Watch the Press Conference Here ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) joined local community leaders and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders to announce a new bill, the Work Permit Reform Act legislation that would improve and streamline the process of renewing work permits for migrants, so they can stay on the job and support their families while contributing to their communities and paying taxes. Frost's bill comes as Florida, which leads the country in … Continue Reading
August 13, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $3 Million Returned to Central Floridians and 3,000 Cases Solved Via Office’s Constituent Services
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced that his office has helped return over $3 million in money owed to constituents of Florida's 10th Congressional District from various federal agencies. Since assuming office in January of last year, Congressman Frost's constituent services team has successfully resolved over 3,000 cases, including Social Security issues, passport assistance, immigration, tax services, and more. In addition to Frost's constituent … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Secures $15.3 Million in Funding For Critical Central Florida Projects As Appropriations Bills Head to House Floor
VIEW THE PROJECTS ON OUR INTERACTIVE MAP HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that all 15 of his Community Project Funding requests have been successfully voted out of the Appropriations Committee, bringing the Congressman one step closer to delivering over $15.3 million for critical projects across Central Florida. Since January, Congressman Frost’s office has worked closely with local community partners and stakeholders to submit funding … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Body Cam Footage of Fatal Police Shooting of Sonya Massey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) released a statement following the release of the body cam footage that captured the deadly shooting of Sonya Massey, an innocent Black woman who was murdered in her own home by an Illinois police officer after calling 911 for help. In a statement Rep. Frost says: “Sonya Massey should still be alive. This footage proves beyond a doubt that Sonya Massey was no threat to the police officer who killed her and was murdered … Continue Reading
July 19, 2024
Following the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump, Reps. Frost and McBath Call on House Speaker Mike Johnson to Bring a Vote on Assault Weapons Ban
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, asking for an immediate vote on H.R. 698, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 and H.R. 8600, the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act. The Assault Weapons Ban Act would reinstate the prohibition on assault weapons, a measure proven to save lives. The GOSAFE Act would prohibit gas-operated firearms such as the firearm used this past … Continue Reading
July 18, 2024
Reps. Frost and González-Colón Introduce the Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act to Save Lives During Hurricanes and Extreme Weather
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, the Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act, legislation that would allow Floridians to use FEMA disaster mitigation funding to purchase home energy storage batteries to power their homes during natural disasters, saving folks hundreds or even thousands of dollars and more importantly, potentially saving lives. With … Continue Reading
July 11, 2024
Maxwell Frost and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin Seek Information on Federal Funding for Fake Clinics That Spread Abortion Disinformation
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability have asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine federal funding awarded to so-called Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), which purport to provide reproductive health care for pregnant people, but often use misinformation, deception, and intimidation to prevent people from obtaining abortions. A recent study found that CPCs receive … Continue Reading
July 10, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Defends U.S. Assets from China, Russia Cyberattacks, Introduces New Bill to Enhance Cybersecurity of American Spacecrafts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) with Congressman Don Beyer (VA-8) have introduced the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act. This legislation would require the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) to secure a cybersecurity protection plan from manufacturers applying to use federal dollars to build NASA spacecrafts. The introduction comes after thousands of cyberattacks from malicious actors, including from the Chinese Communist Party and Russia, have been … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Partisan Supreme Court’s Decision Protecting Convicted Criminal and Former President Donald Trump
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump v. United States. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Our country and the world will now recognize this day as the day the Supreme Court of the United States effectively became an illegitimate, politically corrupt arm of the conservative right-wing. “This Court, a third of which was hand selected by former President Trump, has bent the knee to a convicted … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams SCOTUS Decision Criminalizing Homelessness
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “The Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass is a clear and direct attack on Americans' 8th Amendment rights protecting us from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. “How can this Court believe that folks who do not even have enough money to feed themselves or keep a roof over their heads will be … Continue Reading
June 18, 2024
NEW: At Press Conference, Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces New Orlando Passport Office
Watch the Announcement Here ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that the State Department has selected Orlando, Florida for the establishment of a new passport agency that will help millions of Floridians with their passport needs. Congressman Frost, who has been a strong advocate for the creation of a new passport office in Central Florida throughout his term in Congress, spoke to the State Department this morning and discussed a general timeline for … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
As Concerns Mount, Frost Calls On Orange County Supervisor of Elections to Meet with Elected Leaders and Release Detailed Plan Ahead of November Election
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, with the support of 13 local leaders across Central Florida, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) sent a letter to the newly appointed Orange County Supervisor of Elections, Glen Gilzean following mounting concerns over public confusion and delays related to the upcoming November elections. In the letter, Congressman Frost cites confusion among voters as the new SOE has announced plans to create four new voting precincts and adjust two existing boundaries which … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
WATCH: Congressman Maxwell Frost Honors Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victims & Calls for Action on 8th Anniversary
ORLANDO, FL — As Orlando, the Central Florida community, and the state and nation as a whole remember the 49 innocent victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, Congressman Maxwell Frost took to the House floor this morning to deliver a powerful speech honoring the lives lost and families destroyed due to this armed hate and bigotry. In his remarks, Rep. Frost says: “Today, my heart is heavy. “I’m brought back to this moment in history, where on June 12, 2016, 49 angels were murdered in … Continue Reading
May 30, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Opening of Bithlo Constituent Services Branch Office, Following the Success of Mobile Office Hours
BITHLO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) has announced the opening of his Bithlo Branch District Office with the Bithlo-Christmas Neighborhood Center for Families to continue his office’s constituent services to an underserved area. Since June 2023, Congressman Frost’s office has been hosting mobile office hours in Bithlo, allowing them to serve over 300 constituents and solve 50 cases, including helping: A homeless veteran who needed to obtain his DD214 to receive … Continue Reading
May 28, 2024
As FAA Predicts Busiest Summer of Travel Yet, Congressman Maxwell Frost Renews Calls for Creation of a Central Florida Passport Office
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL) renewed his call for the creation of a Central Florida passport office as the Federal Aviation Authority predicts the busiest travel season in years. Frost’s office has already seen an uptick in passport assistance cases and is calling on the State Department for an additional passport office in Orlando to better serve Floridians. Currently, the Miami Passport Agency is the only office in Florida, operating solely by appointment from … Continue Reading
May 23, 2024
As Airplane Safety Concerns Rise, Congressman Frost Introduces Bipartisan “Safe Air on Airplanes Act” to Protect Passengers and Flight Crews
Watch the Press Conference Here WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), alongside Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY) and John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Safe Air on Airplanes Act, legislation to secure clean air on airplanes to ensure the safety of the nearly 3 million people including flight crews and passengers that fly daily. Specifically, the Safe Air on Airplanes Act would work to phase out bleed air systems which currently exist on almost all … Continue Reading
May 21, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $600,000 in AmeriCorps Funding for Central Florida
ORLANDO, FL — Congressman Maxwell Frost announced today that the City of Orlando's Operation AmeriCorps program, and non-profit organization Volunteers for Community Impact Incorporated programs will receive $652,727 in total funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and service. This funding will support initiatives for both high school students and low-income seniors. The first grant of $337,727 will enable the City’s 15 AmeriCorps members to implement advocacy and … Continue Reading