Press Releases
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on H.Res. 894
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement after House passage of H.Res. 894, a Republican-led resolution condemning and denouncing the drastic rise in antisemitism in the United States and around the world, that falsely equated anti-Zionism with antisemitism. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “I have and always will continue to strongly condemn antisemitism in all shapes and forms in Florida, across our nation, and across the world, … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
As Florida Leads Nation in Book Bans, Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bill to Fight Bans and Support Educators
Watch the Press Conference Here WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), introduced the Fight Book Bans Act, legislation aimed at taking a stand against censorship by giving school districts the funding they need to oppose challenges to educational and library materials that has kept over 3,000 books off school bookshelves in the last year. Frost, who stood alongside … Continue Reading
November 16, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $1 Million Returned to Central Floridians through Office’s Constituent Services
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced that his office has helped return over $1 million in money owed to constituents of Florida’s 10th Congressional District from various federal agencies. Since assuming office in January of this year, Congressman Frost’s constituent services team has successfully resolved over 1,500 cases, ranging from Social Security issues to immigration assistance, exemplifying their commitment to serving the Orlando-area. … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
After Calling Emergency Property Insurance Roundtable to Hear From Constituents, Congressman Maxwell Frost Demands Meeting with Gov. DeSantis
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) sent a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling on the Governor to meet with him to discuss Central Floridian’s concerns and deliver better outcomes as Florida’s property insurance market continues to collapse, leaving hundreds of homeowners uninsured in the face of unaffordable, skyrocketing costs. Frost’s letter to Gov. DeSantis comes just days after the Congressman hosted an emergency roundtable where local … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost, Senator Elizabeth Warren to Big Investors in Gun Manufacturing: “The American People Deserve to Know If You Are Profiting Off of Gun Violence”
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, weeks after the deadliest shooting of the year claimed the lives of 18 innocent people in Lewiston, Maine, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent letters to six major financial institutions calling on them to provide critical information on their efforts, or lack thereof, to end their financial investments in the gun industry. In 2018, following the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that saw a … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Frost, Webster Hurricane Preparedness Legislation Crosses Major Hurdle As Science, Space, and Tech Committee Includes it in Weather Act, Passes Committee
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) announced that his bipartisan bill with Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL-11), the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act (H.R. 6080), was successfully included as an amendment to the Weather Act Reauthorization Act, focused on strengthening the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) work to advance the U.S. weather system. The Frost, Webster bill, which passed the Committee unanimously as an … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on H.Res. 798
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) released a statement regarding his vote on H.Res. 798. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “After days of reflection, multiple conversations with my constituents and local leaders, and a difficult, but important listening session with students at UCF Hillel’s chapter — I have come to realize that I should have voted differently on H.Res. 798, to send a clear message that I stand against antisemitism. “As an … Continue Reading
November 06, 2023
Congressman Frost Announces New VOTES Act to Ensure All Servicemembers Can Participate in Elections
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) was joined by local Central Florida leaders as he unveiled the Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers (VOTES) Act, legislation to support and protect the right to vote of servicemembers serving overseas. Specifically, Congressman Frost’s bill would fix a gap in federal law that only allows “active duty” servicemembers stationed overseas to request an absentee ballot, excluding potentially thousands of overseas … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
Congressmen Maxwell Frost and Cory Mills Partner on New Bill to Crackdown on Untracked Defense Spending
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) and Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL-07) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation called the Defense Spending Oversight Act (H.R. 6187), a bill that would play a critical step in securing accountability and avoiding waste, fraud, and abuse in defense spending. Specifically, the Frost, Mills legislation would require Inspectors General to create reports evaluating the net financial benefit of budget oversight … Continue Reading
October 27, 2023
Congressmen Maxwell Frost, Daniel Webster Partner on Bipartisan Bill to Fix Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness for Floridians
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) and Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL-11) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act (H.R. 6080) to save lives in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm. The legislation, which marks Frost’s first bipartisan bill, would ensure that hurricane preparedness tools, alerts, and planning systems would address the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, … Continue Reading
October 26, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $100 Million in Federal Dollars to Help Lower Air Conditioning Costs for Millions of Floridians
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced that Florida has been awarded $106,028,700 in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help working Floridians and low-income families pay their home cooling bills in the summer and heating costs this winter. The money can also help folks, especially seniors, weatherproof their homes to make … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
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