Mobile Courant

As the time change approaches, Senator Tommy Tuberville continues his efforts to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent through the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act. The legislation aims to end the biannual clock adjustment practice.

"Alabamians have made it clear that springing forward and falling back should be a thing of the past," stated Senator Tuberville. "Centuries ago, a time change might have made sense, but it doesn’t today. An additional hour of sunshine in the evenings during cold winter months would be welcome news for folks on their way to work and kids on their way home from school. It just makes sense to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, and I will keep fighting to get it across the goal line."

Since taking office, Senator Tuberville has introduced the Sunshine Protection Act in both Congresses, responding to requests from Alabamians who are weary of changing clocks twice annually. Although the U.S. Senate passed the act on March 15, 2022, by unanimous consent, it was not brought up for a vote in the House of Representatives before the end of the 117th Congress. Consequently, it needed reintroduction in the 118th Congress.

In Alabama, state legislation was passed in 2021 to permanently implement DST year-round; however, federal approval is required for this state law to take effect.

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and serves on several committees including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP.