Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) On Tuesday, along with seven other senators, he renewed his pressure to make daylight saving time permanent.
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“The call to end the old-fashioned practice of changing the clock is gaining momentum across the country,” said Rubio, according to a press release. “Studies have shown many benefits of daylight saving time throughout the year, which is why the Florida legislature voted to make it permanent in 2018. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan project to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent and give our nation’s families more stability throughout the year. “
For Florida law to make STDs permanent in the state, a change in federal law is required. Other states have also passed similar legislation regarding daylight saving time, but federal law currently only allows states to opt for daylight saving time instead of permanently opting for it.
Rubio, along with the other senators, argued that making STD permanent would bring other benefits to the country and the economy, including reducing the risk of seasonal depression, benefiting the agricultural economy and reducing energy use.
“The Sunshine Protection Act takes a common sense step to provide the necessary stability for families in Oregon and across the country,” said Wyden in the press release. “Moving forward and backward year after year only creates unnecessary confusion, while damaging the health and economy of Americans. Making daylight saving time permanent would give people an hour back in the sun during the winter months, when we need it most. “
Rubio had already pushed for legislation that would keep the US in daylight saving time. Old one President Trump
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