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2mo ago

House Bill Would End Clock Changes With Permanent 30-Minute Shift

The measure is awaiting action in a House committee after its February 4 introduction.

Rep. Gregory Steube of Florida speaks at a House Judiciary subcommittee on Capitol Hill on July 29, 2020, in Washington. Steube this month introduced a bill that would modify the current framework of daylight saving time.
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Overview

  • H.R. 7378, introduced by Rep. Greg Steube, would eliminate biannual clock changes by moving all U.S. time zones permanently 30 minutes ahead of current standard time.
  • The bill would amend the 1918 Standard Time (Calder) Act and repeal the Uniform Time Act’s provision authorizing seasonal switches.
  • U.S. UTC offsets would shift to half-hour increments, with Eastern Time becoming UTC−4:30 instead of UTC−5.
  • The proposal would take effect 90 days after enactment if it clears both chambers and is signed by the president.
  • A separate bill from Rep. Celeste Maloy would let states adopt year-round daylight saving time, while experts warn of health and logistical downsides and current law keeps DST starting March 8.