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H.R. 5940 (96th)

A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend the period of daylight savings time in each year, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

16 November 1979

Last action

16 November 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]

Subjects

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Source updated

5 February 2024

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Summary

Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend the period of daylight saving time from the first Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the effects of such extension upon: (1) the use of energy; (2) the incidence of crime; and (3) traffic safety. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an interim and a final report on the results of such study.

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Timeline

  1. 16 November 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 November 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 November 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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