The U.S. House of Representatives supported ending daylight saving time
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would eliminate the seasonal clock change and establish permanent daylight saving time.
The bill passed with 308 votes in favor and 117 against. However, to become law, the bill must still be approved by the Senate, after which the president can sign it.
Supporters of the initiative, including the White House, believe that permanent daylight saving time will provide more daylight during the hours when Americans are most active.
One of the bill’s authors, Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Florida, stated that changing the clocks twice a year creates unnecessary inconvenience. According to him, ending this practice will give families more daylight in the evenings and will also have a positive impact on local businesses and the tourism industry.
“In my home state of Florida, where tourism is the backbone of our economy, a more predictable daylight schedule is a practical improvement that benefits workers, businesses, and visitors alike,” Bilirakis said.
At the same time, critics of the bill warn that switching to permanent daylight saving time could lead to darker winter mornings. In their view, this would create additional risks for children commuting to school, as well as for people heading to work before dawn.
This was reported by the AP.
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