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Congress Blocks Heat Safety Rule | Tucson News
July shattered U.S. heat records as Phoenix endured 18 straight days under extreme heat warnings, yet Congress just advanced a bill to block a Biden-era OSHA rule meant to protect workers from deadly heat stress. The controversial H.R. 6213, backed by business interests and labeled “unnecessary” by its sponsor, could prevent federal mandates for shade, water, and rest breaks — even as labor advocates warn it sets a dangerous precedent. While the rule, still in development, is grounded in science and triggered at 80°F heat index, opponents argue it’s too costly. The vote split along party…
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