Support and Protections for Individuals Affected by Federal Actions (Protect Our Federal Workers Act) expands existing funds and accounts to provide interest-free loans to federal workers impacted by unforeseen employment disruptions. The bill also provides an additional $1.5 million to the Attorney General to sue for the wrongful and illegal firing of federal workers.

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Employee Certification and Awareness Materials makes it easier for Maryland public service workers to apply for federal student loan forgiveness, helping to alleviate burdensome debt for those who serve our communities. It will also help to attract and retain quality applicants for critical jobs including teachers, healthcare workers, police officers, and more. Implementation will not cost the State, as the funds come from a federal program.

Health Occupations - Authorization to Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or Certified in Another State helps ease the dental hygienist/radiation technologist workforce shortage and requires the Maryland Department of Health to draft a plan on how to license federal healthcare workers who lost their jobs.