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Much like an over-21 sibling or relative buying alcohol on behalf of their below-21 friends or relatives, people will purchase firearms on behalf of people not legally permitted to own one, known as "straw purchasers." Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bill aimed at hampering this phenomenon by punishing gun sellers who enable straw […]

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Reducing or preventing mass shootings and other acts of gun violence remains a priority of Democrats, seeking means of preventing the next shooter from obtaining weapons legally through loopholes in gun purchasing regulations. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently introduced a bill that would close the "zombie gun" loophole, saying, "I refuse to see another life […]

The State of Florida has become one of the nation's fastest-growing states, but making sure everyone who moves in has a place to live remains a problem. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently announced the securing of $12 million from the Biden Administration for affordable housing and infrastructure, saying it would "make a world of difference for so […]

The violence and unrest in Haiti has reached a fever pitch with the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, throwing the Caribbean country into deeper turmoil. While Republicans anticipate preventing the fleeing populace from entering the United States en masse, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently called instead for Haitians to receive Temporary Protected Status, saying, […]

Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, is headed for Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk after passing the Florida House. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued an inflammatory message after the bill's passing, calling it "a blatant and disturbing […]

On the sixth anniversary of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas school shooting, Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) have introduced new gun legislation designed to recognize suspicious purchases of firearms and potentially thwart mass shooters. Named the Identify Gun Stores Act, the bill would implement new merchant category codes for gun and ammunition purchases […]

Upon the sixth anniversary of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas tragedy, Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) have introduced new gun legislation designed to recognize suspicious purchases of firearms and potentially thwart mass shooters. Named the Identify Gun Stores Act, the bill would implement new merchant category codes for gun and ammunition purchases for […]

Over the past several years, Democrats have watched the state of Florida slip away from a competitive swing state, to a blood-red conservative state.  Now, Democrats are changing up their political strategy by banking on Taylor Swift to help them perform well in Florida the next election cycle. The pop singer has made a resurgence […]

Florida Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost has called for the removal of the Statue of Liberty in a speech addressing illegal immigration and asylum outside of the nation's capital. According to Rep. Frost, taking down the New York landmark is justified to protest HR 2, a comprehensive border security bill. Frost calls the bill “bigoted legislation.” […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $5 million in grants to the Orange County Public School system for a fleet of twenty electric school buses. Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) welcomed the grant and purchase, citing the importance of combating climate change. Rep. Frost said the grant "will help us tackle some of […]

Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced his new legislation, the Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers (VOTES) Act. This bill would close loopholes for all servicemembers to be able to vote in U.S. elections. According to Rep. Frost’s press release, potentially thousands of U.S. Servicemembers who are part of military drills or critical training exercises […]

Shortly after the U.S. House of Representatives voted Rep. Mike Johnson (R) as Speaker, the first order of business was to vote on a measure to support Israel's right to defend itself after the recent terrorist attack that left 1,400 Israelis and foreigners dead, but as expected, members of the House of Representatives infamous “Squad” […]

Long-serving Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has passed away at the age of 90. Florida lawmakers have issued statements and taken to X (formerly Twitter) to pay their respects. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke on X that he and his wife were "heartbroken" to hear the news, saying they were praying "for her family, staff and […]

In April, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill prohibiting abortions after 6 weeks following an earlier 15-week ban. The law has since been challenged in Florida's Supreme Court, for which oral arguments have recently concluded. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) calling for the judges to uphold the 1989 […]

One duty of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) is to oversee social media usage by members of Congress. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) has filed a complaint against Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) for supposedly using "official resources" on social media for political purposes. The Daily Wire, which first received the complaint from […]

When the news came out that singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, a staunch progressive who for years donated to Democratic lawmakers, candidates, and causes, it seemed as if the entire Democratic Party came out to mourn his death and praised his legacy. Democratic lawmakers like Reps. Kathy Castor and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who grew up listening to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) hosted a public hearing regarding the State of Florida’s “anti-democratic abuses.” This hearing was orchestrated after House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) denied bringing this issue to Capitol Hill. Both Rep. Frost and House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) published a memo regarding the ad-hoc […]