Merkley Statement on Biden Administration's Proposed Rule to Protect Workers Nationwide from Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Heat
July 02, 2024
July 02, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after the Biden administration announced new efforts to increase protections for workers against extreme weather:
"When extreme heat takes over or wildfire smoke blankets our communities, it's dangerous for public health and hinders everyday life. As these threats increase in Oregon and across the co . . .
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after the Biden administration announced new efforts to increase protections for workers against extreme weather:
"When extreme heat takes over or wildfire smoke blankets our communities, it's dangerous for public health and hinders everyday life. As these threats increase in Oregon and across the co . . .