HR 2239 · 99th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to extend daylight saving time.

Introduced 1985-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.2095.(1985-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the changeover dates of standard time in each time zone from the last Sunday of April to the first Sunday of March, and from the last Sunday of October to the first Sunday of November. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the Congress the effects of extending daylight saving time upon: (1) the use of energy; (2) incidence of crime; and (3) traffic safety.…

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