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Daylight Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 364
The Daylight Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 364, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent throughout the year, eliminating the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.
If passed, the Daylight Act would require all states to observe DST year-round, meaning that there would no longer be a need to "spring forward" or "fall back" each year. Proponents of the bill argue that making DST permanent would have several benefits, including reducing energy consumption, decreasing traffic accidents, and improving public health by reducing the negative effects of changing the clocks on sleep patterns.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that making DST permanent could have negative consequences, such as disrupting school schedules, increasing energy usage in the winter months, and causing confusion for businesses that operate across state lines. Overall, the Daylight Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen whether or not the bill will ultimately be passed into law.
If passed, the Daylight Act would require all states to observe DST year-round, meaning that there would no longer be a need to "spring forward" or "fall back" each year. Proponents of the bill argue that making DST permanent would have several benefits, including reducing energy consumption, decreasing traffic accidents, and improving public health by reducing the negative effects of changing the clocks on sleep patterns.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that making DST permanent could have negative consequences, such as disrupting school schedules, increasing energy usage in the winter months, and causing confusion for businesses that operate across state lines. Overall, the Daylight Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen whether or not the bill will ultimately be passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 364
Daylight Act
This bill allows states to observe daylight savings time year-round. (States may already choose to observe standard time year-round.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 364
Bill HR 364 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2023. Bill HR 364 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2023. Bill HR 364's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of January 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 364
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 364
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- State and local government operations
- Time and calendar
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 364
Daylight Act
Daylight Act
To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 364
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