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Quick facts for kids Maxwell Frost
Official portrait, 2023
Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025 Serving with Lori Trahan and Lauren Underwood
Leader	Hakeem Jeffries
Preceded by	Veronica Escobar
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Val Demings
Personal details
Born	Maxwell Alejandro Frost (1997-01-17) January 17, 1997 (age 28) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Valencia College (attended)
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Maxwell Alejandro Frost (born January 17, 1997) is an American politician and activist. He serves as the U.S. representative for Florida's 10th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously a leader for March for Our Lives. Frost was elected at age 25. This made him the youngest member and the first person from Generation Z to join the United States Congress.

Early Life and Education

Maxwell Frost was born on January 17, 1997. His biological mother is of Puerto Rican and Lebanese background, and his biological father is Haitian. He was adopted at birth. His adoptive mother is a special education teacher who came to the United States from Cuba. His adoptive father is a musician from Kansas. Frost met his birth mother in June 2021.

Frost went to Osceola County School for the Arts in Kissimmee, Florida. During high school, he was part of the Technology Student Association. He later attended Valencia College. For almost ten years, Frost was a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. He reached the rank of cadet major.

Early Career and Activism

Frost started working as an organizer around 2012. He was active in Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign. He also volunteered with the Newtown Action Alliance.

Frost was an organizer with the American Civil Liberties Union. He helped support Florida's 2018 Amendment 4. He also worked to convince Joe Biden to change his stance on the Hyde Amendment in 2019. He became the national organizing director for March for Our Lives. In November 2021, Frost was taken into custody at a voting rights rally in Washington, D.C.

Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives

Elections and Campaigns

2022 Election Victory

Maxwell Frost and other members of the 118th Congress are sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023.

In August 2021, Frost announced he would run for the Democratic nomination. This was for Florida's 10th congressional district. During his campaign, he released a TV ad in Spanglish. He explained that many Latino families in the district speak both Spanish and English.

Frost won the primary election on August 23, 2022. He defeated several experienced politicians. Because the district usually votes Democratic, Frost was expected to win the general election. He won in November 2022, beating Republican Calvin Wimbish. Frost became the youngest member of Congress. Many political figures supported him, including Jesse Jackson and U.S. senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

Committee Roles and Groups

As a member of the 119th Congress, Frost serves on important committees:

• Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Government Operations
• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

He is also part of several groups called caucuses. These groups bring together members of Congress who share common interests or backgrounds.

• Black Maternal Health Caucus
• Congressional Black Caucus
• Congressional Equality Caucus
• Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus
• Congressional Progressive Caucus

Political Views and Priorities

Frost, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in September 2023.

Protecting the Environment

Frost supports a Green New Deal. This is a plan for the government to address climate change and economic inequality. He also believes that environmental justice is very important. This means making sure that all communities, especially those that are often overlooked, have a healthy environment.

Stance on Gun Control

Frost is a strong supporter of gun control. This means he wants laws that help prevent gun violence. In January 2023, he and Representative Jared Moskowitz asked House speaker Kevin McCarthy to hold a special meeting. They wanted the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to discuss ways to address mass shootings.

Healthcare Access and Costs

Frost supports single-payer healthcare. This is a system where the government pays for healthcare for everyone. He also wants to invest in preventing future pandemics. In 2024, he worked with Representative Doris Matsui to introduce the EPIPEN Act. This act aims to limit the cost of epinephrine autoinjectors (like EpiPens) to $60 for people with health insurance. These devices are used for severe allergic reactions.

Reforming Criminal Justice

Frost wants to improve the justice system.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

Frost is a strong supporter of affordable housing. He backed Kamala Harris's plan to build many new homes. He believes that making housing more affordable and accessible should be a top priority. In 2023, he helped introduce the End Junk Fees for Renters Act. This act aims to stop landlords from charging extra fees and to make rental agreements clearer.

Foreign Policy Views

Frost believes the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was important. He said it stopped Iran from building nuclear weapons. He supported bringing the deal back. However, he stressed it should be stronger to cover other issues, like Iran's missile program.

Frost supports a two-state solution for the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. He has said he is both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian. He supported military aid to Israel without conditions. He has criticized the Palestinian Authority's fund that pays families of militants. He believes this encourages violence. Frost opposes the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. He says it has leaders from terrorist groups.

After the Gaza war, Frost's views on Israel-Palestine have changed. While he first voted to support Israel after the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, he later voted against more aid. He has said that Israel violated international law during the war. He also stated that the "bombing campaign in Gaza must stop."

Crypto Regulation

During his campaign, Frost created a "crypto-advisory council." This group gave him advice during his campaign. He received financial support from a disgraced entrepreneur.

Immigration Policies

Frost is against building a wall on the southern border of the U.S. In January 2024, during a hearing on immigration, he suggested removing the Statue of Liberty. This was in response to a Republican bill about border security. In March 2025, when a former student was detained by ICE, Frost said it should "scare everyone." In April 2025, Frost traveled to El Salvador with other members of Congress. They advocated for the release of people who had been deported without proper legal steps.

Personal Life and Interests

Maxwell Frost plays drums at an event in 2024.

Frost speaks both English and Spanish. He is a jazz drummer and plays the timbales. His high school band, Seguro Que Sí, performed in the parade for President Obama's second inauguration in 2013. He also enjoys the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Frost is a Baptist.

In December 2022, Frost said he was denied an apartment in Washington, D.C. This was because of his "really bad" credit history. He explained that his credit score was low because he took on debt while running for Congress.

Electoral History

See also

In Spanish: Maxwell Frost para niños

• List of African-American United States representatives
• List of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States Congress
• List of Arab and Middle Eastern Americans in the United States Congress