A Florida Representative got an “A+” on an anti-corruption legislative scorecard for 119th Congress.
End Citizens United Action Fund, a leading anti-corruption reform group, announced that Orlando Representative Maxwell Frost earned an A+ on its scorecard. The scorecard grades members of Congress based on their votes and co-sponsorship of key legislation and procedural actions that would crack down on corruption in Washington, advance campaign finance reform, and protect and expand voting rights.
“In a Republican-controlled Congress that prioritized billionaire tax breaks, corporate giveaways, and attacks on the freedom to vote, Representative Frost used his voice and votes to draw a clear line. He opposed legislation that ripped health care away from millions, fought efforts to weaken voting rights, and voted against handing more power to predatory banks and corporate polluters. By rejecting corporate PAC money, Representative Frost has shown his independence is real and he is accountable to constituents, not special interests. That combination of principled votes and refusal to be bought is exactly what an A+ anti-corruption record looks like,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller.
“Sixteen years after Citizens United, the effects of that ruling are still visible in every corner of our political system, from the surge of outside spending to the growing sense among Americans that their voices are being pushed aside. This year’s scorecard makes clear how much work remains to rein in the influence of big money and rebuild public confidence in government. I’m committed to advancing reforms that put real guardrails back in place and make our political system responsive to the people it serves,” said Democratic Representative Maxwell Frost.
The scorecard graded the Central Florida Congressman based on several criteria, including cosponsoring the proposed constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, voting to prevent the SAVE Act from advancing as a restrictive voting measure, and rejecting corporate PAC money. Other criteria focused on protecting American families from historic attempts to weaken consumer and environmental protections, as well as opposing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which amounted to one of the most egregious transfers of wealth from the working class in order to reward GOP megadonors for their support. The group said this grade reflects a commitment to backing tangible reforms and defending against attacks on democracy.
Another Florida Congressman received an “F” on the same legislative scorecard.