By rssfeeds-admin The bill, titled “The Sunshine Protection Act” was reintroduced earlier this year in partnership with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), and would make Daylight Saving Time the permanent standard time. The bill did not pass the Senate in the most recent vote.
In his floor remarks, Senator Tuberville addressed his concerns regarding Daylight Saving Time.
“We know the devastating impact disruption from so-called ‘Standard Time’ has on Americans’ health. Studies have suggested that disruption of sleep patterns due to time changes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and physical injury. Northwestern [Medicine] found that the fall back and the spring forward are connected to a 6% spike in fatal car accidents and a 24% higher risk of heart attacks. Think about that. Additionally, the long-term health effects linked to changing our clocks include weight gain, cluster headaches, and depression. You would think we would listen to all that,” Senator Tuberville said.
He explained the history of Daylight Saving Time, going back to energy conservation in both World War I and World War II. He said the changing of the clocks was made permanent in 1966, but expressed that he believes that this practice “doesn’t make sense today.”
“Bottom line: switching our clocks disrupts sleep patterns, and it has been proven time and time again to be harmful to the health. Thanks to RFK Jr.’s great work at HHS, a lot of Americans are taking their health more seriously by trying to eat healthier and get more sleep. Switching the clock back and forth is the exact opposite of the Make America Healthy Again movement that RFK Jr. has championed. It’s bad for sleep, it’s bad for nutrition, and it’s bad for overall health,” Senator Tuberville said.
Senator Tuberville says he and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) are hoping to begin trying again soon to get this bill passed in the Senate.
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