New Law and Updates: SNAP Benefits, Social Security, and More

📝A new law in Texas will increase the vehicle asset test limit, allowing more people to qualify for SNAP benefits.

💵The Uplift Harris program in Texas, which provides $500 in guaranteed income for 18 months, has been delayed.

🚫Georgia and Oklahoma have chosen not to participate in the summer EBT program, but some native tribes in Oklahoma will provide assistance.

😬Florida's governor has expressed concerns about fraud in the Social Security program.

🕒Congress ensures that Social Security recipients will continue to receive their benefits, even in the event of a government shutdown.

What is the new law in Texas?

—The new law in Texas increases the vehicle asset test limit, allowing more people to qualify for SNAP benefits.

Why was the Uplift Harris program delayed?

—The Uplift Harris program in Texas was delayed due to discussions and possible actions by the Harris County Commissioners Court.

Why have Georgia and Oklahoma chosen not to participate in the summer EBT program?

—Both states have cited existing programs and financial constraints as reasons for not participating in the summer EBT program. However, some native tribes in Oklahoma will provide assistance.

What are the concerns raised by Florida's governor about Social Security?

—Florida's governor has expressed concerns about potential fraud in the Social Security program.

What measures are in place to ensure Social Security recipients continue to receive their benefits?

—Congress has taken steps to prevent a government shutdown that would affect Social Security payments, ensuring that recipients will continue to receive their benefits.

00:00Introduction to the video and a brief overview of the topics to be discussed.

03:00Discussion on a new law in Texas that increases the vehicle asset test limit for SNAP benefits.

08:00Update on the delayed launch of the Uplift Harris program in Texas.

13:00Information on Georgia and Oklahoma's decision not to participate in the summer EBT program, with exceptions for native tribes in Oklahoma.

19:00Florida's governor expressing concerns about potential fraud in the Social Security program.

23:00Congress taking measures to ensure Social Security recipients continue to receive their benefits, even in the event of a government shutdown.