US Federal Bill Proposes Paid Heat Breaks for Texas Construction Workers

A federal bill introduced in the US Congress aims to mandate paid rest breaks for construction workers in Texas during extreme heat, prompted by the heat-related death of worker Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The legislation would set federal standards for heat safety, potentially overriding state-level restrictions. Its passage is uncertain, but it signals a policy shift on labor protections in high-risk sectors.

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