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S. 623

Introduced

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021

Introduced 3/9/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

3/16/2022 • House

Summary

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021

This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time, effective November 5, 2023.

States with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas.

Passed Senate • 3/15/2022

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Topics & Subjects

State and local government operationsTime and calendar

Amendments (1)

This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.

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Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (19)

Party Breakdown

8
Democrats
11
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

Republican • FL

Sponsored 3/9/2021

Cosponsors (18)

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 3/9/2021

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Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]

R-MO

Joined 3/9/2021

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 3/9/2021

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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

R-FL

Joined 3/9/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 9, 2021

Committee Review

March 15, 2022

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Floor Debate

March 15, 2022

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

March 16, 2022

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in Senate3/15/2022
Introduced in Senate3/9/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors18