On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge (the “Bridge”) collapsed after being struck by a large container vessel, blocking the shipping channel. In response, Governor Moore signed an Executive Order (“Order”) on April 5, 2024, and the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade Act (the “PORT” Act). The Order and the PORT Act authorize the Maryland Department of Labor to establish certain programs to support individuals impacted by the reduction to Port operations. The Department has established the Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program to provide temporary relief payments to Port workers who do not qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Port workers whose UI benefits are less than their previous income from work at the Port.