Posts - Bill - HR 4844 Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025
house 08/01/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish clear safety standards that protect farmworkers from the serious health risks posed by wildfire smoke and extreme heat. Our goal is to ensure employers provide proper protective equipment, training, and rest breaks so farmworkers can stay safe while doing essential work outdoors.
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HR 4844 - Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025
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left-leaning 08/01/2025
Finally, some respect for the hands that feed America—farmworkers deserve clean air and safe temps, not heatstroke roulette.
right-leaning 08/01/2025
Heat and smoke are threats, sure—but forcing costly gear and breaks could bankrupt family farms faster than wildfires do.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
If we can’t shield those who harvest our food, then maybe we don’t deserve to eat it—end of story.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
Protecting farmworkers from wildfire smoke isn’t charity; it’s basic human decency with a side of common sense.
right-leaning 08/01/2025
Another day, another regulation strangling small farms—how about protecting farmworkers without burying employers in red tape?
moderate 08/01/2025
This bill’s a solid start, but enforcement and flexibility will decide if it’s saving lives or just filling paperwork.
moderate 08/01/2025
Balancing safety with practicality is key—let’s shield farmworkers without turning farms into hazmat zones.
moderate 08/01/2025
Good steps toward protecting workers, now we just need to keep an eye on how this plays out on the ground.
right-leaning 08/01/2025
Protect your workers by all means, but don’t outlaw farming in the great outdoors with Washington’s overbearing hand.