To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C and requires GAO Study Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a study on implementing daylight savings time. It relies on definition changes, product standards, exemptions, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Exempts optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C.
- Requires GAO Study Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a study on implementing daylight savings time...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C and requires GAO Study Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a study on implementing daylight savings time.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries
Primary Purpose
The bill exempts optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C and requires GAO Study Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a study on implementing daylight savings time.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Fry, and Mr. Wilson of …
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