A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including notable figures such as Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Rick Scott, has renewed efforts to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the United States, calling it a ‘Stupid practice’. This legislative push, labeled #LockTheClock, has garnered bipartisan support from various quarters, with politicians across the political spectrum voicing their frustration with the biannual clock change. Senator Rubio has introduced a bill, previously passed with unanimous consent in the Senate in March 2022, which faced obstacles in the House. The bill, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, aims to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year, a sentiment echoed by other senators and public figures who argue that the adjustment is outdated and disruptive. The discussion around making DST permanent also touches on its potential benefits for health and well-being, highlighting the importance of aligning with our circadian biology.
Senator Marco Rubio renews push to make daylight saving time permanent. Rubio's bill initially passed with unanimous consent in the Senate in March 2022 before later hitting a brick wall in the House. https://t.co/4Jazx7FfJo https://t.co/7hYHV1ToZh
US senators make new push to make Daylight Savings permanent https://t.co/OG3RoEIob4
Floridians are sick of changing their clocks because we all want more sunshine. It’s time to lock the clock once and for all. #DST #LockTheClock
US Senate is contemplating a move to end the “clock changing” … and make daylight saving time permanent (As the federal govt also looks to add “leap seconds”) Yup Just filed to @CBSEveningNews ====> https://t.co/IAlNfG4DUT
Is it time to abolish Daylight Savings?
Changing our clocks twice a year is inconvenient and entirely unnecessary. It’s time to end this antiquated practice and pass my bill with @SenMarcoRubio to make daylight savings time permanent.
This Sunday, we transition to daylight saving time at 2 a.m. The ongoing debate to make DST permanent highlights its effects on health and well-being. Understanding our circadian biology is crucial in this discussion. https://t.co/YWt50JtVye
"Permanent daylight saving time? Politicians keep trying to make it a reality." (via @USATODAY) https://t.co/p1R25OsGNB
With an effort to make daylight saving time permanent in Washington stuck in a yearslong wait in Congress, a new approach is all the buzz. https://t.co/ax10BcLwlf
Senator Marco Rubio renews push to make daylight saving time permanent. Rubio's bill initially passed with unanimous consent in the Senate in March 2022 before later hitting a brick wall in the House. https://t.co/bVGEc52wGK https://t.co/KENyLcKfDt
🚨BREAKING: Senator Marco Rubio has introduced legislation that would make Daylight Savings Time Permanent. Do you support this legislation? https://t.co/NgvonCWFEm
As your Governor and U.S. Senator I have been fighting to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Nobody likes changing the clocks. We need more sunshine, not less! https://t.co/psw2Yk5f6q
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US senators make new push to make Daylight Savings permanent https://t.co/FGJDd6nBtg
Do you think it’s time to eliminate turning the clocks back and forth? https://t.co/n0S97O5Ot4
US senators make new push to make daylight saving time permanent https://t.co/TvrQgaOxLu https://t.co/7sF5w0OJVl
We need to #LockTheClock. It’s time Congress acts. I’m proud to be leading the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act with @SenMarcoRubio to get this done. When I was Governor of FL, I signed this bill into law on the state level. Now it’s Washington’s turn.https://t.co/uKaXs9YTa0
Should Daylight Savings Time be permanent?
When you're frustrated because you lost an hour this weekend due to Daylight Saving Time, remember—we don't need to do this. I have a bill that would stop the clock changing and make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Let's get it passed.
This weekend should be the LAST time our clocks “spring forward.” We should never “fall back” again. Let’s make Daylight Saving time PERMANENT. https://t.co/SSAzIxOmH0
‘Stupid practice’: Markey, Rubio call for permanent daylight saving time https://t.co/Yo7OFfNtwt
Daylight saving time starts Sunday. Should it be permanent? https://t.co/0xY6zcqIsZ https://t.co/AtjSsyP9tK