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County Council introduces federal-worker emergency assistance bill after GOP committee review
Summary
CB-24-2025, a bill to provide short-term assistance and job-placement support for unexpectedly laid-off federal workers living in Prince George's County, was introduced and reported favorably out of the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy committee with revisions.
Prince George's County Council on Sept. 9 introduced CB-24-2025, the Federal Worker Emergency Assistance Act, which would establish short-term emergency assistance, job-placement support and essential services for county residents who were unexpectedly laid off from federal employment.
Why it matters: The measure aims to reduce displacement and financial instability among county residents who lose federal jobs by creating a package of targeted services — including a job-recovery initiative, food assistance and temporary real-property tax and penalty relief — intended to stabilize households and local neighborhoods.
Committee review and key changes The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GOFP)…
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