Senators Heinrich and Luján propose legislation to protect New Mexico workers from extreme heat with safety measures.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján announced new legislation aimed at enhancing workplace protections for employees exposed to extreme heat. The proposed Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act seeks to establish federal safety standards for indoor and outdoor workers, requiring measures such as paid breaks and access to water.
Heinrich stated, “These folks deserve our respect,” emphasizing that heat is a leading cause of weather-related fatalities. Luján highlighted the urgent need for legislation to prevent heat-related deaths, calling the current situation “unacceptable.” The bill is named after Asunción Valdivia, who died from heat stroke in 2004 while working in extreme conditions.
The legislation, backed by over 250 organizations, aims to address the rising incidence of heat-related workplace injuries, particularly following a record-breaking decade of heat in the U.S. It would empower the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to create enforceable regulations to protect workers across various industries.
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Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.2643: Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025
- S.2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025
- S.2325: Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025
- S.2225: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025
- S.2182: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025
- S.2076: HCBS Relief Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ben Ray Lujan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lujan.
Ben Ray Lujan Fundraising
Ben Ray Lujan recently disclosed $806.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 61st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 74.2% came from individual donors.
Lujan disclosed $473.7K of spending. This was the 91st most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lujan disclosed $2.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 107th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ben Ray Lujan's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
