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House committee holds first hearing on resolution urging Congress to allow permanent daylight saving time
Summary
Sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution 10 urged Congress to pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, citing health, safety and economic arguments; committee held a first hearing and took no vote.
Representative Pickelantonio and joint sponsor Representative Peterson presented sponsor testimony in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 10, which urges Congress to allow states to adopt permanent daylight saving time by passing federal legislation such as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.
The sponsors told the House Government Oversight Committee that eliminating the twice‑annual clock change would reduce injuries, improve traffic safety, expand evening daylight for families and businesses, and yield public‑health benefits. Representative Pickelantonio said the issue began as a personal concern…
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