More than 20 House Democrats asked the White House to explain how it’s keeping workers in the energy sector safe while cutting safety regulations.
Reps. John Garamendi (Calif.), Mark DeSaulnier (Calif.) and Greg Landsman (Ohio), along fellow Democratic lawmakers, are challenging the Trump administration to address a slew of deregulation pushes to worker safety protections.
At least seven federal agencies charged with ensuring worker safety and environmental health including the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration have seen proposed funding cuts or regulations rolled back, according to the letter.
Democrats are trying to show how the Trump administration is ...