Press Releases
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Election of Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the election of Congressman Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “For the last 22 days, the American people have had a front row seat to the embarrassment that is the House Republican Conference as they’ve fought one another to select a new leader more extreme than the last. “Well today they have succeeded in doing just that. … Continue Reading
October 17, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Violence in Gaza
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the continued violence in Gaza. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Our goal is for lasting peace, security, and self-determination, and with that in mind we must push for an urgent end to the bloodshed of innocent civilians in Gaza and Israel. “I support Israel’s need to end the campaign of terror by Hamas, but the current tactics have led to the death of thousands of innocent people … Continue Reading
October 17, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on GOP Dysfunction as House Remains Speakerless
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the continued failure of House Republicans as the GOP conference was yet again unable to elect a new Speaker of the House. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “For weeks, our country has watched the Republican conference flounder and fight internally just to get to this very point, where once again we see the GOP be unable to unite behind a Republican Speaker, while democrats are … Continue Reading
October 11, 2023
Reps. Frost, Castro, Cherfilus-McCormick, and Salazar Lead Letter Asking President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Director Jaddou to Redesignate TPS Status for Nicaraguans
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), led a letter with Reps. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) to President Biden, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ur Jaddou asking the Biden Administration to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua. “Nicaragua is facing a devastating political and humanitarian … Continue Reading
October 09, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Presents City of Orlando with $1.5 Million Community Violence Intervention Grant from Department of Justice
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, to present the City of Orlando with a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Justice as part of their Office of Justice Programs Community Violence Intervention Initiative. This funding will help expand the City of Orlando's Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Program into historically underserved communities in Orlando to reduce violent crime and promote public safety. This funding comes … Continue Reading
October 05, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Criticizes Biden Administration Decision to Build Additional Border Wall
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement criticizing the Biden Administration's decision to bypass 26 federal laws to build an additional stretch of border wall in Rio Grande Valley. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “As our nation witnesses humanitarian and authoritarian crises across Central and South America, building a border wall is equivalent to sticking our heads in the sand. “A wall does not stop these innocent migrants … Continue Reading
October 03, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the successful House vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “You reap what you sow, and Kevin McCarthy only has himself to blame. “McCarthy will go down as one of the weakest speakers in the history of our nation, all because he sold his soul to hold the gavel and, in that process, abandoned his own values and the ability to … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the death of California Senator Dianne Feinstein. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Senator Dianne Feinstein was the definition of a trailblazer, someone who shattered glass ceilings for millions while paving a bold and courageous way forward on the progressive policies that supported our communities and permanently changed our country for the better. “It’s because of Senator Feinstein … Continue Reading
September 22, 2023
At White House Event, Congressman Maxwell Frost Joins POTUS and VP for Announcement of Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Watch Frost’s WH Remarks Here WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for a special White House event formally announcing the creation of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a move that Rep. Frost and the gun violence prevention movement has championed for years and marks the first time the federal government will have a coordinated response to this epidemic. The action by President … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
BREAKING: Congressman Maxwell Frost Scores Huge Victory as President Biden Creates Office of Gun Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following President Biden’s announcement that the Administration will heed Frost’s and the gun violence prevention movement’s calls for the creation of a federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention to advance common sense policy and coordinate prevention efforts across federal agencies. The move by President Biden comes months after Frost, the former Organizing Director at March for Our Lives, joined … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Gov. DeSantis’s Attacks on Higher Education as Florida Schools Fall in National Rankings
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the release of the U.S. News and World Report’s college rankings, which saw the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and New College of Florida all slip in the rankings after months of relentless authoritarian attacks from Governor Ron DeSantis and his GOP controlled legislature, including hostile takeovers of college campuses, eliminating DEI programs, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost, Joins Rep. Escobar, Sen. Casey and Bicameral Coalition to Introduce Disarm Hate Act
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), joined by Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Brian Higgins (NY-26), John Garamendi (CA-08), Katie Porter (CA-47) Nikema Williams (GA-06), and Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced the Disarm Hate Act to prevent individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. The Disarm Hate Act would address the … Continue Reading
September 12, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Republican Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement that the House of Representatives is launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, a move that just 11 days ago, McCarthy admitted did not have enough Republican support for a vote on the House floor. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “With less than 20 days until a catastrophic government shutdown, Speaker McCarthy - who has … Continue Reading
September 08, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Calls on Florida Supreme Court to Uphold State Constitution Privacy Clause, Protect Access to Abortion
ORLANDO, FL — Today, after the Florida Supreme Court concluded oral arguments on the constitutionality of Governor Ron DeSantis’s 15-week abortion ban, Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) called on the court to uphold the Florida Consitution’s privacy clause and protect Floridians right to safe abortions and reproductive care. In 1989, the Court ruled in a historic decision that the privacy provision encompasses a right to decide whether to end a pregnancy before viability. Congressman Frost … Continue Reading
August 24, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Flagler County School Assembly Targeting Black Students
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement slamming a Flagler County elementary school’s decision to single out Black fourth and fifth-grade students for an assembly on low test scores, which, according to reports, included a presentation on how students with higher grades have a higher chance of going to college, while those with lower grades have a higher chance of going to jail, getting shot, or getting killed. Black students were pulled … Continue Reading
August 14, 2023
Congressman Frost Joins Colleagues in Landmark Delegation Visit to Key South American Countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Frost will begin a week-long landmark congressional delegation trip in South America where he will visit with heads of state, political leaders, and progressive activists in Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. The trip marks a critical opportunity for Members of Congress to strengthen bilateral relations across three of South America’s strongest economies and democracies. Congressman Frost’s visit comes weeks after the Congressman hosted … Continue Reading
August 10, 2023
Following Unjust Suspension of Florida’s Only Black Female State Attorney, Reps. Frost, Goldman, Oversight Ranking Member Raskin Call for Committee Hearing to Investigate Attacks on Democracy in the State
WASHINGTON DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) sent a letter calling for an Oversight Committee hearing following Governor Ron DeSantis’s unjust and unconstitutional suspension of Florida’s only democratically elected Black female State Attorney, Monique Worrell. In their letter, the Members call on Chairman Comer to heed their repeated calls for a Committee hearing to fully examine the … Continue Reading
August 09, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Gov. DeSantis Suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the news that Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell from office, a decision similar to the unconstitutional suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren. Frost, who in June of this year held an emergency ad-hoc hearing to investigate the shocking abuses of power happening in Florida at the hands of Governor DeSantis, cited the … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Nearly $4 Million Hurricane Ian Relief Grant to Central Florida Counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced a nearly $4 million federal grant to the Florida Department of Transportation for the major devastation Central Florida counties experienced at the hands of Hurricane Ian. Specifically, the federal funds will be used for disaster response, debris removal and recovery of assets damaged and destroyed by Hurricane Ian, including for storm damage to SunRail. September of last year marked one of the … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Pro Renters Bill to End Junk Fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) was joined by Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and housing advocates as he unveiled his newest piece of legislation, the End Junk Fees for Renters Act, a bill aimed at putting an end to the growing number of excessive and dishonest junk fees renters face when looking for and securing housing. Watch the Press Conference Here Frost’s bill, which comes as Florida is on the frontlines of a housing affordability crisis … Continue Reading