Protecting those who protect us
As a physician, I’ve seen what wildfire smoke and toxic air do to our health. I’ve treated adults with asthma, seniors with COPD, and firefighters whose lungs were permanently scarred just for doing their jobs.
Clean air is fundamental to our health. But every year, wildfire season gets longer, the smoke gets thicker, and the stakes get higher. In September, I convened a group of wildland firefighters to hear directly about the conditions they face on the front lines. What I heard was deeply troubling: the federal government is failing to provide the respiratory protections these heroes need to do their jobs.
That’s why this week, I announced that I’m drafting comprehensive legislation to ensure wildland firefighters receive the care, protections, and long-overdue support they deserve. It’s time to protect those who protect us.
ANNOUCEMENT: TELEPHONE TOWN HALL
My next telephone town hall is Monday, December 15th at 5:45 pm PT. There are threeeasy ways to join:
1.Sign up here to receive a call directly from me: https://forms.gle/x3D2nE8t5c3nQoYG8
2. Stream live at Dexter.House.Gov/Live
3. Stream live at Facebook.com/RepDexterOR
This is a chance to ask questions, share what’s on your mind, and hear what I’mworking on in Congress. I hope to hear from you then!
Be well,
Maxine