Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Modernize Power Grid, Lower Energy Costs and Reduce Wildfire Risk
power grids that can stand up to dangerous heat waves and storms.” Aging power line infrastructure
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Modernize Power Grid, Lower Energy Costs and Reduce Wildfire Risk
power grids that can stand up to dangerous heat waves and storms.” Aging power line infrastructure
Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Release Funds for Heating Assistance for Low-Income Americans
from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, home heating costs are estimated to rise by an average
Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Release Funds for Heating Assistance for Low-Income Americans
Millions of households await help with their heating bills heading into winter amid skyrocketing energy costs Washington … from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, home heating costs are estimated to rise by an average
Merkley, Dexter, Oregon Delegation Sound the Alarm Over EPA’s Proposal to Declassify Greenhouse Gases as Public Health Threat
experiencing the impacts of climate chaos, from extreme heat and drought to earlier and more frequent wildfires … unacceptable to allow tragedies like this to continue. Heat waves are a leading cause of weather-related deaths
Merkley, Dexter, Oregon Delegation Sound the Alarm Over EPA’s Proposal to Declassify Greenhouse Gases as Public Health Threat
experiencing the impacts of climate chaos, from extreme heat and drought to earlier and more frequent wildfires … unacceptable to allow tragedies like this to continue. Heat waves are a leading cause of weather-related deaths
Blumenthal & Merkley URGE FDA to Finalize Bipartisan RULE Capping Nicotine Levels for Combustible Tobacco Products
nicotine standard to all combustible and heated tobacco products. Doing so would help prevent tobacco manufacturers from circumventing … nicotine standard to all combustible and heated tobacco products. Doing so would help prevent tobacco manufacturers from circumventing
Merkley, Colleagues: Trump Administration Must Do More to Protect Wildland Firefighters from Dangerous Smoke Exposure
resources, solutions, and investments to combat increasingly extreme heat events and wildfire seasons that are longer and more … intense. He also leads theSmoke and Heat Ready Communities ActandWildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Actto bolster federal collaboration
Merkley, Dexter: Congress Must Protect Farmworkers from Hazardous Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Heat
today announced they introduced theFarmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act. The bicameral bill would put safeguards … putting many farmworkers at risk of smoke- and heat-related health issues on the job. Protecting them from
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
introducing legislation that would implement federal enforceable workplace heat stress protections in Oregon and nationwide. “As evidenced … hard-working Oregonians most exposed to dangerous heat conditions.” “Climate chaos is creating hotter, longer summers, putting many
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
introducing legislation that would implement federal enforceable workplace heat stress protections in Oregon and nationwide. “As evidenced … hard-working Oregonians most exposed to dangerous heat conditions.” “Climate chaos is creating hotter, longer summers, putting many
Wyden, Colleagues Slam Republicans Over Gutting Tribal Energy Program and Energy Tax Credits
Tribal communities in Oregon and nationwide: “As extreme heat strains the grid and leaves thousands without power, Senate
Merkley Remarks at Forest Service Budget Hearing with Chief Schultz
challenges of invasive pests, new disease, the urban heat dome, and wildfire. “Sudden Oak Death, bark beetles, wildfire
Wyden Co-Sponsors Legislation to Help Families Pay their Heating and Cooling Bills
hurt vulnerable communities; Expand emergency assistance, ensuring extreme heat and cold are recognized as qualifying emergencies and that
Merkley, Wyden Join Legislation to Combat Urban Heat Islands
Wyden joined colleagues in introducing the Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act, which would create a competitive grant program … combat the causes and consequences of urban heat islands. “In places like East Portland, where a lack
Merkley, Wyden Join Legislation to Combat Urban Heat Islands
Wyden joined colleagues in introducing theExcess Urban Heat Mitigation Act,which would create a competitive grant program … combat the causes and consequences of urban heat islands. “In places like East Portland, where a lack
Merkley and Colleagues to EPA Administrator Zeldin: Agency Must Reverse Unlawful Termination of Grants for Clean Air and Water
toxic air pollution, and mitigating health risks from heat and wildfires, among other essential purposes. Along with
Thompson, Merkley Introduce Bill to Combat Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act—legislation to protect communities across … environmental impacts of severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events. Thompson introduced the bill in the House
Merkley, Reed, Huffman, Barragán, McClellan, Casten, Grijalva: LNG Exports Are Not in Public Interest
increasing LNG exports will raise energy prices for heating and cooling costs for both American families and manufacturers … increasing LNG exports will raise energy prices for heating and cooling costs for both American families and manufacturers