Sen. Merkley Introduces Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2025
2025-08-12
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, has introduced the Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of farmworkers who face increasing threats from wildfire smoke and excessive heat. This legislation seeks to establish comprehensive occupational safety standards, underscoring the need for immediate action in response to changing environmental conditions.
As the frequency and intensity of wildfires rise due to climate chan . . .
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, has introduced the Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of farmworkers who face increasing threats from wildfire smoke and excessive heat. This legislation seeks to establish comprehensive occupational safety standards, underscoring the need for immediate action in response to changing environmental conditions.
As the frequency and intensity of wildfires rise due to climate chan . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com