To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

This bill allows states to observe daylight savings time year-round. (States may already choose to observe standard time year-round.)

Bill 117 HR 5826, also known as the Daylight Act, proposes to give states the option to choose to observe year-round daylight saving time. This means that states would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year, as they currently do for daylight saving time. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the bill summary.

If passed, this legislation would allow states to decide whether or not they want to continue the practice of changing their clocks for daylight saving time. Proponents of the bill argue that year-round daylight saving time could have various benefits, such as reducing energy consumption and improving public health. However, opponents of the bill may argue that it could disrupt schedules and cause confusion, especially for businesses and individuals who operate across state lines.

Overall, the Daylight Act presents an interesting proposal that could potentially change how states handle daylight saving time. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this legislation before making a decision on its passage.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5826

Introduced on
2021-11-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/2/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill allows states to observe daylight savings time year-round. (States may already choose to observe standard time year-round.)

Bill 117 HR 5826, also known as the Daylight Act, proposes to give states the option to choose to observe year-round daylight saving time. This means that states would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year, as they currently do for daylight saving time. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the bill summary.

If passed, this legislation would allow states to decide whether or not they want to continue the practice of changing their clocks for daylight saving time. Proponents of the bill argue that year-round daylight saving time could have various benefits, such as reducing energy consumption and improving public health. However, opponents of the bill may argue that it could disrupt schedules and cause confusion, especially for businesses and individuals who operate across state lines.

Overall, the Daylight Act presents an interesting proposal that could potentially change how states handle daylight saving time. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this legislation before making a decision on its passage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/18/2021

This bill allows states to observe daylight savings time year-round. (States may already choose to observe standard time year-round.)


Latest Action11/3/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.