Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent - AP News
Senator Ed Markey championed the Sunshine Protection Act, arguing that permanent daylight saving time would lead to more outdoor hours and smiles.
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Published Mar 15, 2022
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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023. While the bill received broad bipartisan support in the Senate, it still requires approval from the House and President Biden's signature.
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