MS HC28

Urges Congress to pass legislation allowing individual states to adopt daylight saving time as their permanent, year-round standard time

References The Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act of 1973, which found year-round daylight saving time would reduce electrical power consumption

Cites additional benefits identified by Congress including reduced crime, improved traffic safety, more outdoor playtime for children, and greater use of parks and recreation areas

Notes economic benefits such as extended peak shopping hours and better overlap with European Economic Community business hours

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to all members of Congress and presiding officers of state legislatures across the nation