History of Maxwell Frost in Timeline

Maxwell Alejandro Frost is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district, serving since 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, he previously worked as the national organizing director for March for Our Lives, a youth-led organization advocating for gun control. At 25, he is the youngest member currently serving in Congress and the first member of Generation Z to hold a seat. He is an advocate for various progressive causes.

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January 17, 1997: Maxwell Frost's Birth

On January 17, 1997, Maxwell Alejandro Frost was born. He would later become a politician and activist.

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2012: Involvement in Obama's Campaign

Around 2012, Maxwell Frost was actively involved in Barack Obama's presidential campaign. He volunteered with the Newtown Action Alliance and identified several events that shaped his thinking.

2013: Performed in Obama's Inauguration Parade

In 2013, Maxwell Frost's high school band, Seguro Que Sí, performed in the parade during President Obama's second inauguration.

2015: Iran Nuclear Deal

In 2015, Maxwell Frost believes that the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) "certainly fell short in ways, but it blocked Iran's ability to build a nuclear weapon, which was an important success".

2016: Survived Gun Violence Incident

In 2016, Maxwell Frost survived an incident of gun violence at a Halloween event in Downtown Orlando.

2018: Supports Florida's Amendment 4

In 2018, Maxwell Frost was an organizer with the American Civil Liberties Union and worked to support Florida's Amendment 4.

2019: Pressure on Joe Biden Regarding Hyde Amendment

In 2019, Maxwell Frost worked to pressure Joe Biden to stop supporting the Hyde Amendment.

2020: Biden Won District

In 2020, Joe Biden won the district by a 32% margin.

June 2021: Reconnected With Birth Mother

In June 2021, Maxwell Frost reconnected with his biological mother.

August 2021: Announced Candidacy for Florida's 10th Congressional District

In August 2021, Maxwell Frost announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Florida's 10th congressional district, releasing a Spanglish television ad.

November 2021: Arrested at Voting Rights Rally

In November 2021, Maxwell Frost was arrested at a voting rights rally in Lafayette Square.

August 2022: Shift in Foreign Policy Positions on Israel and Palestine

In early August 2022, Maxwell Frost's campaign questionnaire showed a shift in his foreign policy positions on Israel and Palestine.

August 23, 2022: Won Democratic Primary

On August 23, 2022, Maxwell Frost won the Democratic primary against Randolph Bracy, Alan Grayson, Corrine Brown, and others.

November 2022: Elected to Congress

In November 2022, Maxwell Frost won the general election, defeating Republican Calvin Wimbish and becoming the youngest member of Congress.

December 2022: Denied Rental Apartment Due to Credit History

In December 2022, Maxwell Frost reported being denied a rental apartment in Washington, D.C., due to a "really bad" credit history.

December 2022: Indictment of Sam Bankman-Fried and Donation to Charity

In December 2022, after Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted, Maxwell Frost donated the individual donation he received from Bankman-Fried to the Zebra Coalition, an LGBTQ charity.

2022: Supported Restoration of JCPOA

In 2022, Maxwell Frost supported restoration of the JCPOA but stressed "we must make it longer, stronger, and broader to cover not just the issue of nuclear weapons, but also the full range of destabilizing and threatening actions Iran engages in, like Iran's ballistic missile program and the country's support for terrorist proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas."

2022: Supported Unconditional U.S. Military Aid to Israel

In 2022, Maxwell Frost supported unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel.

January 3, 2023: Diamant, Jeff (January 3, 2023)

On January 3, 2023, Jeff Diamant published "Faith on The Hill" Pew Research Center.

January 2023: Letter to Kevin McCarthy Regarding Mass Shootings

In January 2023, Maxwell Frost and Representative Jared Moskowitz sent a letter to House speaker Kevin McCarthy asking him to convene a classified meeting to address mass shootings.

September 7, 2023: Retrieved Diamant Article

On September 7, 2023, Diamant, Jeff's article was retrieved.

2023: U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th Congressional District

In 2023, Maxwell Frost began serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 10th congressional district. He is the first Generation Z member of Congress.

2023: Co-sponsored the End Junk Fees for Renters Act

In 2023, Maxwell Frost co-sponsored the End Junk Fees for Renters Act, which aims to eliminate extra fees imposed by landlords, ban application fees, and increase transparency in rental agreements.

January 2024: Proposed Removing Statue of Liberty

During a January 2024 House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on immigration, Maxwell Frost proposed removing the Statue of Liberty in response to Republican bill H.R. 2 Secure the Border Act.

April 2024: Shift in views on Israel-Palestine

As of April 2024, Maxwell Frost has shown a shift in his views on Israel-Palestine. Frost has voted against providing Israel with further aid, has accused Israel of violating international law during the war, and has stated that "the bombing campaign in Gaza must stop".

2024: Introduced the EPIPEN Act

In 2024, Maxwell Frost, with Representative Doris Matsui, introduced the EPIPEN Act, seeking to cap out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine autoinjectors at $60 per two-pack for individuals with health insurance.