Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) On Tuesday, along with seven other senators, renewed its quest to make daylight saving permanent.
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“The call to end the obsolete use of clockwork is gaining momentum across the country,” Rubio said in a statement. “Studies have shown many benefits of year-round daylight, which is why the Florida legislature voted in 2018 to make it permanent. our country’s families more stability throughout the year. ”
In order to make Florida legislation DST permanent in the state, a change in federal law is necessary. Other states have also passed similar legislation regarding DWT, but federal legislation currently only allows states to opt for sunlight rather than opting for it permanently.
Rubio, along with the other senators, argued that the permanent construction of DST would have other benefits for the country and the economy, including reducing the risk of seasonal depression, benefiting the agricultural economy and reducing energy consumption. .
“The Sunshine Protection Act takes common sense to provide much-needed stability for families in Oregon and across the country,” Wyden said in the press release. “Jumping forward and falling back year after year only creates unnecessary confusion while harming the health of Americans and our economy. By making daylight saving permanent, people will give an hour of sunshine during the winter months when we need it most. ‘
Rubio has previously campaigned for legislation that would keep the U.S. on DST. Former President Trump
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