A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to require all states to permanently observe daylight saving time year-round.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This resolution urges the United States Congress to require all states to permanently observe daylight saving time year-round. Currently, states have varying options regarding daylight saving time, with some exempting themselves or not participating. The resolution highlights potential benefits such as reduced traffic fatalities, improved health outcomes, and increased economic activity associated with a consistent time schedule. It also notes that many states support permanently adopting daylight saving time.
Key provisions
- Urges the U.S. Congress to mandate permanent daylight saving time for all states.
- Acknowledges current state flexibility regarding daylight saving time.
- Highlights potential health benefits of consistent time.
- Points to economic advantages of permanent daylight saving time.
- References existing state preferences for permanent daylight saving time.
- Calls for transmission of the resolution to Congressional leaders and Pennsylvania’s representatives.
Who is affected
- States
- U.S. Congress
- Pennsylvania residents
- Residents of states that do not currently observe daylight saving time
Notable changes
- Elimination of biannual clock changes.
- Potential for a more consistent time schedule across the nation.
- Addresses current state-level variations in daylight saving time observance.
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