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US House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, a move that now faces consideration in the Senate despite concerns from health experts and various sectors.

15 Jul, 10:54 — 15 Jul, 20:19
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marketwatchMostly Factual30d ago

Permanent daylight-saving time would be a win for tourism, but other sectors have big concerns

One lawmaker points to benefits such as more time to do “outdoor leisure activities.”

By Victor Reklaitis

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Business InsiderMostly Factual30d ago

Lawmakers want to make daylight-saving time permanent — health experts say that's precisely the wrong idea

Lawmakers in The US House of Representatives voted to make summer's Daylight Saving Time permanent. Oscar Gutierrez Zozulia/Getty Images Lawmakers in The House voted Tuesday to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The plan faces some opposition in the Senate, so it's unclear if it will become law. Doctors say standard time is better for our bodies, as it's more aligned with our internal clock. If you like summertime sunsets and late dinners outside, this bill's for you. On Tuesday, lawmaker...

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EL PAISMostly Factual30d ago

Daylight saving time could become permanent in the US after a proposal moves forward in Congress

The House of Representatives passed a bill to end the practice of changing the clocks twice a year, although it still has to pass in the Senate

By Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez

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YahooMostly Factual29d ago

These senators might kill permanent daylight saving time. Here's why.

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national-postMostly Factual29d ago

U.S. House of Representatives votes to move America to permanent daylight savings time. Will Canada follow suit?

The first time Congress enacted year-round daylight saving time in the 1970s, it backfired, as parents were not happy with their children waiting in the dark for schoolbuses

By Stewart Lewis

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zerohedgeLow29d ago

Permanent Switch To Daylight Saving Time Easily Passes US House

Permanent Switch To Daylight Saving Time Easily Passes US House The movement to liberate Americans from changing their clocks twice a year cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday, as the US House of Representatives advanced the Sunshine Protection Act by a lopsided 318-117 margin. While many Americans would like to stop the spring and fall time changes, not all of them are on board with the Sunshine Protection Act's specific approach, would would make daylight saving time permanent.  Pr...

By Tyler Durden

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myjoyonlineMixed30d ago

US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to pass ‌a bill making daylight saving time permanent and ending the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks that has been observed across most of the United States since the 1960s.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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