PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- As the federal government shutdown continues to impact those across the country, the Prince George's County Council passed a bill Tuesday to provide assistance to those most affected in the county.

Fifteen federal workers who have been laid off or are on furlough attended a public hearing hosted by the Council on Tuesday to make their voices heard. One of the attendees, Adrienne Burch, said she is glad the county is taking steps to help.

“I love that there is a sense of humanity with the Council, with them reaching back to help us, and they care about us, so we don’t get lost or forgotten," expressed Burch.

The Council passed the Federal Worker Emergency Assistance Act to provide priority hiring for county jobs, as well as free workforce trai

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