Press Releases
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
July 21, 2023
Frost, Wilson, Cherfilus-McCormick, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Blast Florida Department of Education in Letter Calling for Reversal of Racist Mandate that Students Be Taught Slavery Was “Beneficial for Enslaved People”
WASHINGTON DC — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) led his fellow Florida Black Caucus Members, Reps. Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), alongside Chair Steven Horsford (NV-04) in sending a letter condemning the actions of the Florida Board of Education as a new mandate will force teachers to teach students that slavery could have been beneficial for enslaved people. According to the new curriculum, middle school students are to be taught that the … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Secures $11.3 Million in Funding For Central Florida Community Projects As Appropriations Bills Head to House Floor
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that all 15 of his Community Funding Projects requests have been successfully voted out of the Appropriations Committee, bringing the Congressman one step closer to delivering over $11.3 million for critical projects across Central Florida. Over the course of the last six months, Congressman Frost has worked closely with local community partners and stakeholders to submit funding proposals for 15 … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on the Death of Derek Diaz
ORLANDO, FL — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement on the death of unarmed 26-year-old Derek Diaz at the hands of an Orlando Police Department Officer. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “First and foremost, my heart is with the Diaz family and all of Derek’s loved ones who are grieving this unthinkable loss. “The death of Derek Diaz calls for a full and robust external investigation of the Orlando Police Department and of the incident that led to … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Frost Fights for Flight Attendants, Airline Crews As Part of FAA Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) took action in support of flight attendants and airline crews by introducing an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill that would ensure airline workers receive the resources they need should they become victims of violent or aggressive passengers while on the job. The amendment, which would establish an airline personnel support fund using the fines collected from passengers who … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the House vote on H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024. The legislation, which was passed mostly along party lines, was severely hijacked by the extremist House Freedom Caucus and featured continued Republican attacks on reproductive health, LGBTQ+ servicemembers, and bans on books for military families - all while continuing a troubling lack of accountability … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Scores Wins for Traveling Artists, Local Independent Venues Following Action Against USCIS Visa Rate Hike
WASHINGTON DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement after successfully leading his Democratic colleagues in calling on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to halt a harmful visa rate hike that would have disproportionately adverse effects on new and emerging traveling artists including touring musicians critical to Central Florida’s tourist economy where thousands of entertainers come to work in performance industries like music, tv, movie … Continue Reading
July 11, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Offers Critical Amendment to NDAA Aimed At Preventing Gun Accidents, Suicide for Civilians
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, as the House of Representatives prepares to consider the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA), Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) has introduced a critical amendment to the legislation aimed at curbing gun violence nationwide. Frost’s amendment, which has been supported by March For Our Lives and Brady: United Against Gun Violence, would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the safety benefits of the military’s firearm and … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost: “Student Loan Forgiveness is Legal, Packed Court Discriminating Against Working Americans”
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement slamming the United State Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Once again, today the conservative-leaning Supreme Court has gotten it wrong and actively chosen to discriminate against working Americans and student borrowers. “We cannot and will allow a corrupt court to tell the people of our nation that only … Continue Reading
June 29, 2023
At Hours Long Town Hall, Hundreds Gather to Hear from Congressman Maxwell Frost
ORLANDO, FL — Last night, during an hours-long town hall event, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) heard directly from a room filled with hundreds of constituents ready to discuss the issues most impacting working Floridians and families across Central Florida. The event, held at Dr. Phillips High School in southwest Orlando, featured Congressman Frost sharing an update on his 6-months in Congress and answering questions from folks on issues ranging from passport agency delays to … Continue Reading