Friday, February 28, 2025

Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Make Way for Permanent Daylight
Saving Time

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced the
introduction of legislation that gives states the choice to remain on
Daylight Saving Time year-round. Rep. 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
Rep. 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clocks twice a year is unnecessary and an outdated nuisance,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.”