Maxwell Frost
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Maxwell Alejandro Frost is an American politician and activist currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district. Elected in 2022, he is a member of the Democratic Party and is recognized for his progressive policies, particularly those addressing youth issues and social justice. Born on January 17, 1997, Frost is one of the youngest members of Congress, reflecting a growing trend of younger leaders in American politics.
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July 3, 2026
There's room for conversations about where we go. But we're not the party of one person or coalition and there's going to be those discussions about where we move forward.
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by number of sources- Mr. Speaker, the Republican majority spends a lot of time opining about how they want to help working men and women in this country. Yet, Mr. Speaker, at a time when the Occupational Health and Safety Administration is poised to issue a rule which seeks to protect American workers from workplace hazards which can lead to serious injury, the Republican majority wants to call a time-out. H.R. 987 does nothing to help working men and women in this country, and the Republican majority should not waste the time of this House by saying that it does. This bill is nothing more than another attack by the majority on establishing workplace protections that might very well save American businesses money in lost productivity, worker compensation claims, and disability insurance. If the House is going to call time-out, Mr. Speaker, it ought to be on the consideration of this bill and not on the health and safety of the American workforce. Mr. Speaker, work-related musculoskeletal disorders cost employers between $15 and $20 billion a year in workers compensation costs. Ergonomic injuries and illnesses are the single largest cause of injury-related lost workdays, with nearly 650,000 lost-time injuries each year. These injuries are found in every sector of our economy and cause real pain and suffering. Women workers are particularly victimized by ergonomic injuries and illness.3 sources1999govinfo.gov
- Mr. Speaker, when the Committee on Rules met yesterday afternoon to consider this rule, I made two points I feel are worth repeating here for the benefit of all Members of the House. The first point relates directly to the consideration of the ban on assault weapons. In the 103d Congress, I believe a serious error was made when the House was not given the opportunity to take a final up or down vote on this issue. Given the controversy surrounding issues relating to gun ownership, these issues should be addressed directly, not buried in other legislative proposals, as was the assault weapon ban in 1994. Consequently, the desire of a great many Members to have a direct vote on this issue is understandable. However, it is how we are getting to this direct vote that I find peculiar and out of the ordinary.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- it was with great regret that I learned of the retirement of Representative Sam Gibbons. One of our most esteemed Members, and the dean of the Florida delegation, Sam Gibbons has decided to retire after spending 34 years working on behalf of America's families. As a young man, Sam Gibbons won the Bronze Star for parachuting into Normandy during World War II. After the war, he became a lawyer and served in both the Florida State House and Senate before being elected to Congress. During his tenure in Congress, Sam Gibbons has worked to enact meaningful legislation concerning Medicare, Medicaid, pension reform, and trade. In fact, Sam Gibbons was the floor manager during the 1960's for President Johnson's antipoverty package, which created Head Start and the Job Corps among other programs. In addition, as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in 1994, Sam guided a new world trade pact, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, through House passage. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in the House with Representative Gibbons. Clearly, Sam's hard work and dedication to public service have improved the lives of all Americans, and he will be sorely missed. I wish him well in his retirement.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- Mr. Speaker, if the previous question is defeated, I will offer an amendment to the rule. My amendment will provide that immediately after the House passes the class action bill, it will take up the Putting Americans First Act, which will provide meaningful health care relief for unemployed workers. My amendment provides that the bill will be considered under an open amendment process so that all Members will be able to fully debate and offer amendments to this critical bill. Mr. Speaker, this week marked the 6th-month anniversary of the tragic events of September 11. Our economy was already in decline before the event, and became even more troubled following that date. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and many more are expected to join the ranks of the unemployed in the future. Job loss is not only the loss of a paycheck. It usually means the loss of health insurance, as well. These people need relief immediately, and they will get it from this bill. It is time for the House to do its work and pass legislation to help these people.2 sources2002govinfo.gov
- the annual defense authorization bill is always one of the most important bills this Congress considers. Having spent my last 25 years in Congress working hard to ensure a strong national defense, it is a bill that I have always supported, and this year the defense authorization bill is more important than ever. This past December, I spent several days in Iraq where I had the opportunity to meet with rank-and-file soldiers on the front lines and thank them personally for their distinguished service and personal sacrifice. And I was reminded of this enormous sacrifice upon my return. The cargo plane that took us out of Baghdad carried the coffins of two American soldiers who had been killed just 3 days before Christmas. It seems like almost every night, Americans turn on the news at home and see nothing but reports of the violence in Iraq and hear comments from politicians and pundits debating decisions made here in Washington. But when I turn on NBC News or CNN or any of the other networks, I cannot help but recall the selflessness and courage that I saw in our soldiers, and the mix of pride and sorrow I felt on that flight home. America's sons and daughters in Iraq represent our country well, but their job continues to be very difficult and very dangerous, and it will not be over anytime soon. It is clear that American troops will be based in Iraq for at least the next year and possibly longer. And that is why the bill before us today is so important.2 sources2004govinfo.gov
Jun 26, 2026
The fight isn't over. We need accountability for the billions of taxpayer dollars wasted, the abuse and harm inflicted on detainees, and the damage done to one of Florida's most sacred ecosystems.
Jun 12, 2026
10 years ago today, 49 lives were stolen at Pulse Nightclub — a safe haven for Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community turned into a site of unimaginable horror. Their memory demands more than remembrance, it demands action. Let’s honor the victims…
Jun 10, 2026
Instead of investing in you and ensuring you can afford your healthcare, groceries, or rent—they chose to hand $70 BILLION to agencies operating without any guardrails while terrorizing and brutalizing our communities.
Jun 10, 2026
The House GOP just voted to give ICE and CBP $70 BILLION. Instead of investing in you and ensuring you can afford your healthcare, groceries, or rent—they chose to hand $70 BILLION to agencies operating without any guardrails while…
Apr 30, 2026
I rise today to thank an extraordinary public servant, River Curt, who has been my legislative director for the past 3 years. River has been a steady and thoughtful force behind so much of the work our office has been proud to lead…
Apr 15, 2026
A vote in favor of this measure provides stability to families for communities and critical parts of our workforce. A vote against it sends people into conditions that we know are unsafe. This work does not end here. We hope that in the…
Apr 15, 2026
today I rise in support of extending temporary protective status for Haitian nationals living in the United States. I am proud to represent Orlando, Florida, where one of the largest populations of Haitians live in the country. They are…
Apr 14, 2026
I rise today to recognize extraordinary women from central Florida for their work and impact on the community that I proudly represent. Last month, our office celebrated these women at an in-district event, and I will continue that…
Mar 5, 2026
I rise today to chat about what I have been doing at the Department of Justice. Many Members have been going to the Department of Justice to view the Epstein files unredacted. Many of the files I have looked at were still redacted, even…
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Speaker, I am strongly opposed to H.J. Res. 142, which would repeal provisions of a law enacted by the District of Columbia because D.C. deserves the right to govern itself. The Supreme Court has held that Congress can delegate full…
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Speaker, I think it is very interesting, as we sit here, I keep hearing my colleagues bring up the 'working families tax cut bill.' They keep bringing it up, and I am asking the staff here, I don't remember voting on the working…
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear the gentlewoman say loud and proud, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a bill that 64 percent of Americans don't like and believe gives more resources to the rich, the well-connected, the wealthy, the…
Jan 8, 2026
Americans are in a state of total desperation. For weeks, Floridians have been calling my office in tears. They are looking at their budgets with panic while President Trump rips away their healthcare, sends ICE to neighborhoods, deploys…
Jan 8, 2026
I rise today deeply disturbed, distraught, and angered by the shooting and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent that happened just yesterday in Minneapolis. This is a direct result of Trump's dangerous weaponization of our…
Jan 2, 2026
I see myself as a small part of a bigger movement. It’s the reason I got into politics.
Dec 17, 2025
Republicans' whole healthcare plan is to restrict our ability to access healthcare. They are raising premiums, kicking millions off of Medicaid, and now forcing children to go without lifesaving care. Under this bill, doctors and parents…
Sep 9, 2025
the interesting thing is the sponsor of this amendment, Mr. Pfluger, in his home State of Texas, there were 22 mass shootings in just the first 4 months of this year. Mr. Chair, I am confused on where this amendment is coming from. Why do…
Sep 9, 2025
This is one of many amendments I have come to debate this Congress where it seems like it was just written by the gun industry and the gun manufacturers. It is disappointing. When gun violence happens, it doesn't matter if you are a…
Jul 15, 2025
They want to incarcerate more people, and they want to ethnically cleanse this country of certain types of immigrants.
Jul 13, 2025
It is something everyone, whether you’re Democrat, Republican or anything, should be deeply ashamed of.
Jul 13, 2025
What we heard very clear is that ICE is giving them the directions from A to Z.
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