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 country, the . . .
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 country, the . . .