Press Releases
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
February 14, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on 5th Year Anniversary of Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement as Florida and the nation mourn the 5th anniversary of the senseless shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which claimed the lives of 17 innocent people, including 14 students, making it the deadliest high school shooting in United States history. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Today, my heart and soul are with the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and the … Continue Reading
February 03, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Selected Freshman Leader of House Pro-Choice Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced his selection as Freshman Leader of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, underscoring his commitment to fighting for reproductive rights across Florida and the nation. The Caucus, which is led by co-Chairs Rep. Barbara Lee (TX) and Rep. Diana DeGette (CO), is laser focused on protecting and defending policies to secure the right to choose and bodily autonomy for all Americans. “With Roe protections gone and … Continue Reading
February 02, 2023
Frost Introduces Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), introduced the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act. This bill aims to prevent House Republicans from cutting Medicare and Social Security by raising the vote threshold to two-thirds in both the House and Senate for any legislation that would reduce benefits under either program. “For millions of seniors and working people across Florida, Social Security and Medicare are a … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces $3.8 Million Transportation Grant to Orlando
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced a nearly $3.8 million federal grant to MetroPlan Orlando to support and invest in transportation safety initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on Central Florida roadways. In January, Rep. Frost met with MetroPlan leaders for an important conversation around advancing public transit that will fundamentally change how folks in Central Florida commute and move around the region. This grant will be … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Frost Named to Science, Space, and Technology Committee
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced his appointment to the important and active Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 118th Congress. The Committee - which has jurisdiction over NASA, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Weather Service, and NOAA - will empower Congressman Frost to deliver on his commitment to … Continue Reading
January 30, 2023
Frost Statement on Florida House GOP Permitless Carry Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following the announcement that Florida State House Republicans intend to introduce a bill allowing permitless gun carry in Florida, legislation that would allow individuals to carry concealed, loaded guns in public with no permit or training. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: “Two weeks before the 5th anniversary of one of the most tragic and horrible mass shootings in America — one that took … Continue Reading
January 28, 2023
BREAKING: Congressmen Frost and Soto Score Huge Healthcare Win for Floridians
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) successfully teamed up with Congressman Darren Soto (FL-9) and eight Democratic House members to send a letter to President Joe Biden and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, calling on the Administration to implement a special enrollment period for Americans directly affected by the elimination of the continuous coverage requirement authorized by pandemic-related federal relief. When the … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
Frost Delivers Powerful Floor Speech on Gun Violence Following Mass Shootings Across Nation
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) delivered a powerful and moving floor speech calling for gun violence reform following the devastating mass shootings that have taken place across the nation, bringing the United States to 39 mass shootings in just three weeks. View Congressman Frost’s Speech Here Below are Rep. Frost’s remarks as delivered: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today because our nation continues to have blood on its hands. “This week we … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Frost Named to Powerful Oversight Committee for 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced his appointment to the powerful and influential House Oversight and Accountability Committee for the 118th Congress. The Committee - considered to be one of the most important panels in the House - will allow Congressman Frost to deliver in his mission of ushering justice and transparency to Floridians, while fighting back against Republican’s extremist attempts to politicize the work of the committee in … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
Representatives Frost, Moskowitz, Goldman, Urge Congressional Leadership to Immediately Hold Classified Briefing for Members of Congress on Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Florida), Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida), and Dan Goldman (D-New York) sent the following letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to immediately organize a classified briefing for Members of Congress on mass shootings in America. With these tragic events becoming so common, Frost, Moskowitz, and Goldman are concerned that Members of Congress have become desensitized to the true horror of each one and the impact they … Continue Reading
January 20, 2023
Congressman Frost Calls on Florida State Senate to Take Action As Federal Judge Finds Governor DeSantis’s Suspension of Andrew Warren Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement today after a federal judge ruled that Governor Ron DeSantis’s move to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren violated the Florida Constitution and Warren’s First Amendment rights. Despite the ruling, federal courts cannot restore Warren to office, leaving the matter firmly in the hands of the Republican-controlled Florida State Senate. In a statement, Congressman Frost says: “A United … Continue Reading
January 11, 2023
In First Speech on the House Floor, Congressman Frost Stands in Support of Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) delivered his first floor speech as a member of the United States House of Representatives in support of women’s rights and reproductive care and in opposition of H. Con. Res. 3 a Republican resolution that ignores the long-documented history of violence against abortion providers, staff, and their patients. View Congressman Frost’s Remarks Here Below are Rep. Frost’s remarks as delivered: “Madam Speaker, … Continue Reading
January 07, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost Is Sworn Into 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - This morning, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost was officially sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida’s 10th Congressional District. In a statement, Congressman Frost says: “I’ve been organizing for a decade, since I was 15 years old. It is the honor of my lifetime to officially be sworn in as a United States Congressman representing my hometown of Central Florida. “The people of Orlando sent me to … Continue Reading