Rep. Frost reintroduces the Fight Book Bans Act amid rising school book bans, advocating for student access to diverse literature.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Frost addresses rising book bans: On February 27, 2026, Congressman Maxwell Frost reintroduced the Fight Book Bans Act, aimed at responding to a surge in school book censorship, with nearly 7,000 books banned last year. The legislation would provide federal grants to help school districts combat such bans, a move endorsed by various advocacy groups.
Response from supporters: Rep. Frost criticized the trend of book bans, stating they threaten educational freedom and disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Other supporters, including Rep. Frederica Wilson and Rep. Jamie Raskin, echoed concerns about censorship's harmful effects on students' learning environments and access to diverse literature.
Community and organizational backing: Key organizations like the ACLU and PEN America support the Act, highlighting the significant legal and financial burdens book bans impose on schools. They stress that robust, diverse libraries are essential for educational equity and student rights.
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Maxwell Frost Fundraising
Maxwell Frost recently disclosed $404.7K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 224th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 82.3% came from individual donors.
Frost disclosed $535.6K of spending. This was the 115th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Frost disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 340th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Maxwell Frost's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Maxwell Frost Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Maxwell Frost:
- H.R.7691: To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to cover the costs of challenges to determinations not to discontinue the use of specific instructional materials, or the availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7358: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue guidance regarding State projects to reduce trespassing fatalities, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7135: Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
- H.R.7134: Destroy Zombie Guns Act
- H.R.7133: Merchant Codes Can Save Lives Act
- H.R.6743: Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act
You can track bills proposed by Maxwell Frost on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Frost.
2026 Florida's 10th Congressional District Election
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