Energy & Environment — Gallego says Biden is 'all talk, no action’ on extreme heat

Presented by American Energy Action — Rep. Ruben Gallego (D), who is running to represent Arizona in the Senate, said Wednesday that the Biden administration needs to do more on extreme heat.

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment PRESENTED BY AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION The Big Story  Gallego says Biden should do more for extreme heat Rep. Ruben Gallego (D), who is running to represent Arizona in the Senate, said Wednesday that the Biden administration needs to do more on extreme heat.  © AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin Gallego issued a statement saying that the Biden administration is "all talk, no action when it comes to extreme heat in Arizona — calling on Arizonans to do more yet refusing to take an active role."   "When hurricanes or tornadoes hit, federal officials offer resources, but with heat they just offer advice," the lawmaker added.    A Gallego spokesperson pointed to past comments by Federal Emergency Management Agency officials indicating the agency already has the power to add extreme heat to its list of qualifying events.   His comments come the day after Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra called extreme heat a "public health crisis" in Phoenix before meeting with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D).   The administration has moved toward more protections for workers from extreme heat, proposing protections that would mandate employers provide indoor or shaded rest areas, drinking water and breaks. 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