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Around this time of year, I get lots of calls from constituents who are concerned about daylight saving time and its negative impact during the fall and winter months. I have heard from many that there are several health problems associated with time change year after year. Studies suggest permanent daylight saving time has the potential to decrease the risk of car accidents and crime, as well as health concerns related to Seasonal Affective Disorder.

That is why I introduced the DAYLIGHT Act earlier this year in March, to allow states to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time. Current federal law only enables states to opt out of daylight saving time and keep standard time year-round.

Right now, the DAYLIGHT Act is being held up in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. I urge the committee to review the bill and bring it up for debate and markup