Mobile Courant

As Alabamians adjusted their clocks, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reiterated his call for Congress to pass the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act. This legislation aims to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent, eliminating the need to change clocks twice a year. In a video released today, Senator Tuberville highlighted the health benefits of maintaining consistent time.

"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 been instrumental in introducing the Sunshine Protection Act in both Congresses. The act was passed by unanimous consent in the U.S. Senate on March 15, 2022. However, then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not bring it up for a vote in the House of Representatives before the end of the 117th Congress, necessitating its reintroduction in the 118th Congress.

In Alabama, state legislators passed a bill in 2021 to permanently implement DST year-round. However, federal legislation is required before this state law can 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.