Summary of Bill HR 1279
Bill 118 HR 1279, also known as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to make daylight saving time permanent across the United States.
Currently, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. This bill would eliminate the practice of changing the clocks twice a year and instead keep the clocks on daylight saving time year-round.
Supporters of the bill argue that making daylight saving time permanent would have several benefits, including reducing energy consumption, improving public health by reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and increasing productivity. They also argue that it would provide more daylight in the evenings, which could lead to increased outdoor activities and economic growth.
Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential negative effects of permanent daylight saving time, such as disrupting sleep patterns, impacting certain industries like agriculture and transportation, and causing confusion for businesses and individuals who operate across different time zones.
Overall, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States. It has sparked debate among lawmakers, stakeholders, and the general public about the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a change.
Congressional Summary of HR 1279
Sunshine Protection Act of 2023
This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.
States with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas.