Press Releases
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
May 15, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Nearly $200,000 in Federal Funding for Local Arts Organizations
ORLANDO, FL—Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced that Central Florida is receiving four federal grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $174,500. The NEA has announced more than $110 million in recommended grants in all 50 states, with $2 million funding projects across the state of Florida. The following Central Florida organizations will receive grants for new projects in the arts: $100,000 for the United Arts of Central Florida to support … Continue Reading
May 13, 2024
At Town Hall, Central Floridians Gather to Hear from Rep. Maxwell Frost and Mayor Jerry Demings
Watch Livestream Here ORLANDO, FL — On Friday, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) hosted an hours-long town hall event with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings where both leaders heard from Central Floridians on arts and culture, and transportation issues facing the local community. During the event, Congressman Frost presented the Mayor with three federal checks totaling over $1.6 million to the County for critical projects to support the multicultural senior center, provide … Continue Reading
May 07, 2024
As Hurricane Season Approaches, Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces $5.8 Million Federal Grant for Improvements to LYNX Central Station
ORLANDO, FL — U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced a $5.8 million grant from the Department of Transportation for the LYNX Central Station Resilience Improvement Project, for the design, engineering, and construction required to replace windows on the LYNX Central Station to enhance building resiliency and meet hurricane mitigation requirements. The funds will help increase reliable access for nearly two million riders annually and extend the useful life of the … Continue Reading
May 01, 2024
Congressional Florida Democrats Joint Statement on Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban
Washington, DC - Today, Congressional Florida Democrats,Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Representatives Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL-25), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Darren Soto (FL-09), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), released the following joint statement on Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban, which takes effect May 1: “Today and every day, the truth remains clear: People, not politicians, should be in control of their own … Continue Reading
April 30, 2024
BREAKING: Frost Bill to Fix Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced his bipartisan bill, the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act (H.R. 6080) to save lives in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm has passed the House as part of a larger legislative package, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R.6093). Frost’s bill would ensure that hurricane preparedness tools, alerts, and planning systems would address the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, … Continue Reading
April 22, 2024
As Supreme Court Hears Johnson v. Grants Pass, Congressman Maxwell Frost Joins Orlando Advocates to Echo Calls to End Criminalization of Homelessness
Watch Rep. Frost’s Remarks Outside of the Supreme Court From Last Week ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined local advocates to echo calls to end the criminalization of folks experiencing homelessness as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in Washington, D.C. on Johnson v. Grants Pass, a potentially landmark case that will decide whether cities are allowed to jail, ticket, or fine people for sleeping outside. Frost, who joined local leaders for a … Continue Reading
April 20, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on H.R. 8034
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Today, the House will vote on legislation that falls short of what we need to bring an end to Netanyahu’s seemingly endless war in Gaza that has claimed the lives of countless innocent Palestinian civilians and brought us no closer to the return of innocent Israeli hostages being held by Hamas - I will … Continue Reading
April 10, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Hosts Congressional Mini Concert, Unveils New CREATE Art Act to Support New and Emerging Artists
Find Additional Photos & Videos Here WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX), and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), announced the introduction of new legislation to create federal grant programs to support the work of emerging artists - the CREATE Art Act. Congressman Frost unveiled the legislation alongside congressional colleagues and creative industry leaders at a … Continue Reading
March 25, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces New Legislation, the Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), alongside Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Delia Ramirez (D-IL) announced the introduction of the Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act, legislation aimed at tackling the flow of illegal guns into communities and neighborhoods by holding gun retailers accountable for selling to bad actors also known as straw purchasers, who turn around and sell guns to people who are not legally allowed to own them. Congressman Frost’s legislation … Continue Reading