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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Daylight Act", proposes to modify the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to give states more flexibility in observing daylight saving time (DST). Currently, states must follow standard time during part of the year and observe daylight saving time during another part of the year. The proposed changes would allow states to choose to apply daylight saving time continuously throughout the entire year, or to apply standard time for the full year, instead of switching between the two. This means that a state could legally decide to remain on daylight saving time year-round, without being required to revert to standard time during the winter months. The bill amends the existing law to provide states with this additional option for managing time within their borders, potentially eliminating the twice-yearly time changes that have been criticized for disrupting sleep patterns and causing potential health and productivity issues.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/300/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr300/BILLS-119hr300ih.pdf |
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