Democratic congressional leaders made another attempt Thursday at ensuring federal workers are financially secure during the partial government shutdown.
U.S. Rep. TJ Cox and dozens of other co-sponsors unveiled a financial relief bill for federal employees impacted by the shutdown.
The legislation would direct the U.S. Treasury Department to offer up to $6,000 in loans to those workers to help make ends meet.
The loans wouldn't have any fees and wouldn't accrue any interest. If passed, the offer would be applicable for the current shutdown and any future shutdowns that last longer than 15 consecutive days.
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are affected by the current shutdown.
U.S. Coast Guard members didn't get a paycheck earlier this week, making it the first time in history that an entire branch of the military has gone without pay.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill that'll provide back pay for government workers.
Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.
