Congressional Committee Advances Bill to Block Federal Heat Safety Rule

Amid a summer of record-breaking heat, a congressional committee has advanced H.R. 6213, a bill that would prevent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from finalizing a proposed federal rule designed to protect workers from heat stress. The Biden-era rule, which would ensure access to rest, shade, and water, has been described by proponents of the bill as 'unnecessary' and a burden to employers.