Maxwell Frost (FL-10)

Biography

Maxwell Alejandro Frost, born on January 17, 1997, in Orlando, Florida, is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Frost is the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress and the first Afro-Cuban to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Raised in a culturally diverse family, Frost was adopted at birth by a Cuban-American mother and a white father. His biological parents are a Lebanese-Puerto Rican woman and a Haitian man. His grandmother, "Yeya," and mother fled Cuba during the Freedom Flights in the 1960s, seeking a better life in the United States.

Frost's early experiences with gun violence and social injustice shaped his commitment to activism. In 2016, he survived a shooting incident in downtown Orlando, an event that further solidified his dedication to advocating for gun control and social justice.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Osceola County School for the Arts in Kissimmee, Florida. He later attended Valencia College but did not graduate.

• Political Experience:

  • Began his activism in 2012, volunteering for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
  • Served as a field organizer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
  • Worked as the Florida organizer for Democracy Spring and deputy communications director for Floridians for a Fair Shake.
  • Played a key role in the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida's campaign for Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to over 1.6 million Floridians with previous felony convictions.
  • Served as the national organizing director for March for Our Lives, leading youth voter turnout and advocacy efforts against gun violence.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, representing Florida's 10th congressional district.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Appointed to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, focusing on justice and transparency for Floridians.
  • Serves on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, supporting Central Florida's status as a hub for simulation technology and space exploration.

• Legislative Focus:

  • Advocates for gun control, Medicare for All, criminal justice reform, climate action, and affordable housing.
  • Introduced the EPIPEN Act in 2024, aiming to cap out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine autoinjectors at $60 per two-pack for individuals with health insurance.

• Community Engagement:

  • Launched "Democracy Summer," a program employing young individuals aged 17 to 22 as organizing fellows to engage in voter registration and community outreach.
  • Secured funding for community projects, including affordable housing, public transportation infrastructure, and educational resources in Central Florida.

Frost's tenure in Congress reflects his commitment to progressive policies and active engagement with his constituents, aiming to address pressing issues affecting both his district and the nation.