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Republicans Push Rollback of Workplace Heat Protections

8/2/2026

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Republicans in Washington are moving to roll back workplace heat protections as summer temperatures rise.
The Trump administration is drafting revisions to the heat rules while OSHA scales back inspections President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s appointees had expanded.
Congress is debating a bill that would bar the Labor Department from adopting the plan or regulations.
Labor groups warn the rollback could make sites dangerous and deter employees from reporting conditions.

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Story summary

Republicans in Washington are moving to roll back workplace heat protections as summer temperatures rise.
The Trump administration is drafting revisions to the heat rules while OSHA scales back inspections President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s appointees had expanded.
Congress is debating a bill that would bar the Labor Department from adopting the plan or regulations.
Labor groups warn the rollback could make sites dangerous and deter employees from reporting conditions.