Press Releases
Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams DeSantis As Disney Cancels Plans for $1 Billion Development in Central Florida
WASHINGTON D.C — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following Walt Disney Co.’s announcement that it is canceling plans to build a nearly $1 billion campus in the Central Florida community of Lake Nona, a move that would have brought 2,000+ jobs to the Orlando area had it not been for Governor Ron DeSantis’s attacks on the corporation in retaliation for their opposition to the governor’s harmful “Don’t Say Gay” bill. In a statement, Rep. Frost … Continue Reading
May 17, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces $120,000 Grant to Orlando Executive Airport
ORLANDO — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced a $120,000 grant to the Orlando Executive Airport (OEA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of a federal funding program established under the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for airport improvement. The grant will allow OEA to rehabilitate the airport’s apron where airplanes are parked, passengers board and disembark, and planes are refueled and loaded. “The Orlando Executive Airport acts … Continue Reading
May 15, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC — On Saturday May 13, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and delivered a keynote address to nearly 800 graduates during UDC’s 2023 Commencement Convocation. The University, a public historically Black land-grant institution and the only public university in the nation’s capital, selected Congressman Frost for his ability to speak truth to power at a time our country … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement Ahead of Vote on Catastrophic Republican Bill on Debt-Limit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement ahead of the House vote on the catastrophic Republican debt-limit bill that will hold our nation and economy ransom as House GOP Leadership desperately attempts to cut vital American programs and services under threat of defaulting on our national debt. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Speaker McCarthy and his GOP lapdogs in the House are about to pass a dangerous bill that, if enacted, will … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023
Frost, Florida Dems Blast DeSantis Administration After State Leaves Millions in Federal Funds on the Table for Gun Violence Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and his colleagues in the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis following reports that under his leadership, the state failed to apply for available federal funding that would have allotted Florida millions of dollars for gun violence prevention programs. The Members’ action on this comes as the state and nation have been plagued by tragic gun violence incidents that have claimed … Continue Reading
April 14, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Gov. DeSantis Quietly Signing 6-Week Abortion Ban Into Law
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following news reports that Governor Ron DeSantis quietly signed a 6-week abortion ban into law. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Republican legislature have once again made clear that they believe the government should have control over someone’s personal, private medical decisions. “The “party of small government” is now infiltrating the lives of Floridians … Continue Reading
April 10, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Joins Mayor Dyer, Orlando Leaders and Advocates for Press Conference in Support of Office of Gun Violence Prevention
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and local gun violence prevention advocates and leaders for a press conference calling for support of Frost’s bill to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the wake of shootings that have devastated communities from Orlando to Louisville to Nashville. Frost, who was joined by State Attorney Monique Worrell, Commissioner Mike Scott, and representatives from Moms Demand Action and March … Continue Reading
April 03, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Following Signing of Permitless Carry Bill: “Floridians Will Die”
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis’s signing of a permitless carry gun bill which would allow gun owners in Florida to carry a concealed weapon in public. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Today I think about the victims, survivors, families, and communities that have been destroyed by gun violence - only to have Florida Republicans and Governor Ron DeSantis turn their backs on them. “Floridians will … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Days After Mass Shooting in Nashville School, Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Florida Senate for Passage of Permitless Gun Carry Bill
ORLANDO, FL — Days after the Nashville school shooting that left six dead, including three children, Congressman Maxwell Frost is calling out the Florida Senate for passing a new bill that would allowpermitless gun carry across the state, legislation that would undoubtedly lead to more gun violence in communities across Florida. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “I join survivors and advocates in being absolutely disgusted that the state home to tragedies like Pulse and Parkland took 10 … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
WATCH: Congressman Maxwell Frost Gives Impassioned Speech on Gun Violence Following Shooting in Nashville
WASHINGTON, DC — Following the tragic, senseless murder of six people, including three innocent children at a Nashville school, Congressman Maxwell Frost took to the House floor to deliver a powerful speech calling out inaction on common sense gun violence reform measures. Watch Congressman Frost’s Speech Here In his remarks, Rep. Frost says: “I rise today because I am furious. “Angry that 3 kids died today in Nashville, Tennessee. “Angry that hundreds of parents had … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Nearly $180,000 Federal Grant to City of Orlando
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced the City of Orlando is receiving a nearly $180,000 grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering, to help local students continue their educations and pay off student loans. The City of Orlando will receive the grant to use towards their VISTA program which empowers local volunteers to work with disadvantaged youth in Central Florida community centers and partner organizations to earn … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
WATCH: Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams Oversight Hearing Aimed at Distracting From Truth About Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC — Watch as Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) slams an Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on “ATF’s Assault on the Second Amendment” which empowered Republican members to make false claims about gun regulation and eventually led to the Chair throwing out Manny and Patricia Oliver, parents who lost their son Joaquin Oliver to gun violence at the hands of the Parkland High School shooting. Watch Congressman Frost’s Powerful Remarks Here In part Rep. Frost … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
FROST INTRODUCES HIS FIRST BILL, TAKES ACTION TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITH MURPHY
WASHINGTON D.C.- Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.-10) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday introduced bicameral legislation to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act would bring together those most impacted by gun violence with leaders across federal agencies to advance policy, collect and report data, expand state and local … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Praises New Biden Executive Order to Reduce Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - As Florida moves towards permitless carry and takes action to enable more gun purchases, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement praising President Biden for a new Executive Order that will take clear and effective steps to reduce gun violence and strengthen extreme risk protection orders and background checks. Among other things, the President’s EO moves our nation as close to universal background checks as possible while offering federal support … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
Rep. Frost Leads Florida Democratic Delegation in Letter Calling on State Legislature to Support New Measures to Prevent Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and his colleagues in the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Florida State House and Senate leadership, calling on the chambers to support new measures that would allow financial institutions to play a role in potentially stopping mass shootings before they happen, a proposal that could have prevented the Pulse Nightclub shooting that claimed 49 innocent lives. Specifically, the members are calling … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
As Florida Gears Up for Legislative Session, Rep. Frost Slams Fascist Presidential Wannabee DeSantis and Republican Allies for Turning Their Backs on Working Floridians
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement as the Florida legislative session kicks off, marking the beginning of a long 60 days during which House and Senate Florida Republicans are expected to do Governor Ron DeSantis’s dirty work and pass bills attacking LGBTQ children, further restricting abortion access, and passing permitless gun carry that will inevitably endanger the lives of countless Floridians. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Our … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on Reports U.S. Considering Reinstating Migrant Family Detention Program
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following reports that the U.S. is considering restarting the migrant family detention program, which would allow for migrant families, including small children, to be held in detention centers close to the border. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “I am disgusted and disappointed that our nation would ever consider reinstating a program that has been proven to cause harmful, long-term effects on … Continue Reading
March 03, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Leads Democratic Members in Attempt to Stop USCIS From Taking Harmful Action Against Traveling Artists and Touring Musicians
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and eight of his House Democratic colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) calling on the agency to halt the adoption of a new rule that would impose a huge increase in visa fees for traveling artists, including touring musicians, looking to come to the U.S. to work in the arts and entertainment industry. The rule, which would increase the costs for O and P visas by 260 and 251 … Continue Reading
February 22, 2023
Frost Statement on Tragic Shootings in Pine Hills
ORLANDO - Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following news reports of multiple shootings in a Pine Hills neighborhood that has left three people dead, including a 9-year-old child and a local News 13 reporter. In a statement, Rep. Frost said: “Tonight, my heart is with the victims of this senseless tragedy and the families mourning the inexplicable pain that comes with losing a loved one to gun violence. “Our Central Florida community has once again been … Continue Reading
February 17, 2023
Over 1,000 Central Floridians Join Congressman Maxwell Frost for Orlando Swearing-In Ceremony
ORLANDO, FL - Last night, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) was ceremonially sworn in by former Congresswoman Val Demings in front of a crowd of over 1,000 people who came from all across Florida’s 10th congressional district in Central Florida to celebrate alongside Frost as he became their newest member of Congress. The event, featuring performances by Frost’s father, Patrick Frost and the Osceola School of the Arts, marked a special community celebration and an opportunity for … Continue Reading