I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2019 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To create a zero interest loan program for Federal and District of Columbia employees furloughed or excepted from such furlough during a lapse in Federal appropriations, and for other purposes.