Daylight saving time was initially introduced in the US in 1918 as a means to conserve energy during the First World War. The new Sunshine Protection Act is similar to the bill introduced last year. If passed, the clocks would change for the final time later this year. Oklahoma senator James Lankford, a co-sponsor of the bill, said it was ‘past time to get this bill to the President's desk so we can take the guesswork out of setting our clocks twice a year.’
Then, President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-established daylight saving time nationwide on Feb. 9, 1942, during World War II. ALTON — Federal legislation that last year proposed making Daylight Saving Time permanent still needs Congressional approval and President Donald Trump's signature. As most state legislatures have begun to convene, some have brought forth legislation to end the clock-changing. What are states doing about Daylight Saving Time?
Lawmakers have introduced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent throughout the country, citing alleged health and economic benefits. The bill has yet to be voted on, but many states are taking steps to make the switch permanently. Florida has already passed a law to make daylight saving time permanent, and other states are considering similar legislation.
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 was passed by Congress, and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The law established daylight saving time from the last Sunday of April to the last Sunday of October. This law was amended in 1986 to move the start of daylight saving time from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in April.
In 2005, Congress passed the Energy Policy Act, which changed the start of daylight saving time to the second Sunday in March and the end to the first Sunday in November. The change was made to save energy, as daylight saving time was extended by four weeks. The act also allowed states to opt-out of daylight saving time if they chose to do so.
The new Sunshine Protection Act is similar to the bill introduced last year. If passed, the clocks would change for the final time later this year. Oklahoma senator James Lankford, a co-sponsor of the bill, said it was ‘past time to get this bill to the President's desk so we can take the guesswork out of setting our clocks twice a year.’
Several states, including California, Florida and Arizona, have already passed legislation to make the switch to permanent daylight saving time. However, the federal government must pass legislation to make the change permanent nationwide. The proposed bill would not affect states that have opted out of daylight saving time.
The proposed legislation is currently being discussed in Congress. If the bill passes, President Trump will have to sign it into law. If the bill is passed and signed into law, it would be the first time since 1918 that the US has had permanent daylight saving time.
Supporters of the bill argue that it would bring more consistent hours of daylight throughout the year and reduce energy costs. Opponents, on the other hand, argue that the switch to permanent daylight saving time could have a negative impact on health.
The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and it is unclear when or if it will be passed. If it is passed, it will be up to President Trump to sign it into law. If the bill is passed and signed into law, it will be the first time in over a century that the US has had permanent daylight saving time.
The debate over whether to make daylight saving time permanent has been ongoing for many years. In 2017, the Florida legislature passed a law to make daylight saving time permanent in the state, but the federal government must pass legislation to make the change permanent nationwide.
The proposed legislation has yet to be voted on, but many states are taking steps to make the switch permanent. California, Florida and Arizona have all passed legislation to make the switch to permanent daylight saving time. However, the federal government must pass legislation to make the change permanent nationwide.
Supporters of the bill argue that it would bring more consistent hours of daylight throughout the year and reduce energy costs. Opponents, on the other hand, argue that the switch to permanent daylight saving time could have a negative impact on health.
As the debate continues in Congress, it remains to be seen whether the bill will be passed and signed into law. If it is, the US will have permanent daylight saving time for the first time since 1918.
