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

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5826

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 5826

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

Current Status of Bill HR 5826

Bill HR 5826 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2021. Bill HR 5826 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2021.  Bill HR 5826's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of November 3, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5826

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5826

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5826

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.

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