A new bill introduced in Prince George’s County looks to assist federal workers who were furloughed or laid off.
It comes after the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, slashed thousands of federal jobs.
“If our federal workers are unable to pay their mortgages and fall back, I mean, it’s going to have a huge impact,” said Councilwoman Wala Blegay, one of the sponsors of the bill.
The Federal Worker Emergency Assistance Act would first offer a $1,000 check per person along with creating housing and utility relief in the form of temporary property tax deferments and waived late fees for up to six months.
“We want them to know that they are heard,” Blegay said. “They have come to me complaining about not feeling the support, and I’m just letting them know we are here.”
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