Rep. John Larson, who represents Connecticut’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, used his social media platform on July 22, 2025, to address issues related to family nutrition assistance and Social Security protections.
In a post published at 19:20 UTC, Larson announced the availability of summer nutrition benefits for families with children. He wrote, “Summer EBT benefits are now available.
I worked with my colleagues to create this program so families can afford nutritious meals for their kids while school is out of session.
To learn more and enroll, call 1-844-503-6871 or read more below.
https://t.co/BynY6nULJl“.
Later that evening at 22:39 UTC, Larson addressed concerns regarding Social Security policy under the Trump Administration. He stated, “The Trump Administration wants to starve Social Security from within so they can slash & privatize it. Offices are closing and wait times are rising. I’m fighting to protect your EARNED BENEFITS from these attacks and enhance Social Security, not cut it!
https://t.co/XBxGHUJ67O”.
At 23:53 UTC on the same day, Larson highlighted a meeting with AFGE National Council 220 about government service delivery and worker dignity. He posted, “I met with @AFGENational Council 220 as we continue to work together to defend the dignity of work. Americans deserve assistance from real workers – not some AI algorithm – when they need help from their government. We’ll never stop fighting to protect YOUR hard-earned benefits! https://t.co/Hj0g1JGySL”.
Larson has represented Connecticut’s 1st District since 1999 after succeeding Barbara Kennelly in Congress and previously served in the Connecticut Senate between 1987 and 1995. Born in Hartford in 1948 and currently residing in East Hartford, he graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree.
