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Last Friday U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced the introduction of legislation that gives states the choice to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round.
Rogers has long supported measures to allow Alabama to remain on Daylight Saving Time.
The Uniform Time Act of 1966 bars states from deciding whether to remain on Daylight Saving Time independently.
In 2021, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law passed through the Alabama state legislature that would direct the state to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. This law, and similar state laws across the country, would take effect immediately upon Rogers’ legislation receiving the president’s signature.
“I am proud to have reintroduced legislation to allow states to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round,” said Rep. Rogers. “Changing our clocks twice a year is unnecessary and an outdated nuisance; furthermore, remaining on Daylight Saving Time could have tremendous benefits for the economy and people’s health. The people of Alabama have spoken, and they want to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round. My legislation allows our state and many more to do just that.”
