To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.
3/18/2025, 6:50 PMSummary of Bill HR 1630
Bill 119 HR 1630, also known as the Sunshine Protection Act, proposes to allow 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 aims to provide states with the flexibility to decide whether or not to adopt year-round daylight saving time, rather than being mandated to follow the current system. Proponents of the bill argue that eliminating the need to change clocks would have various benefits, such as reducing energy consumption, improving public health by reducing the disruption to sleep patterns, and increasing productivity.
Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about potential confusion and inconsistency if states were to adopt different timekeeping practices. They also argue that the current system of daylight saving time serves a purpose in terms of energy conservation and aligning with other states and countries. Overall, the Sunshine Protection Act seeks to give states the autonomy to choose whether or not to observe year-round daylight saving time, with the goal of potentially improving various aspects of society. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1630
Bill HR 1630 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1630 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1630's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 26, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1630
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0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.Comments
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