Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is once again advocating for the implementation of permanent Daylight Saving Time in the United States. As the nation prepares to set the clocks forward this weekend, Senator Rubio emphasized the significance of his Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to abolish the practice of changing clocks biannually.

In a statement, Senator Rubio declared, “We’re ‘springing forward’ but should have never ‘fallen back.’ My Sunshine Protection Act would end this stupid practice of changing our clocks back and forth.”

This recent push by Senator Rubio is not the first time he has championed the cause for permanent Daylight Saving Time. In November 2023, he asserted, "It’s Time to Lock the Clock," underlining his commitment to ending the tradition of adjusting time twice a year.

Moreover, in March 2022, Senator Rubio's efforts bore fruit when his bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent passed the Senate, receiving widespread praise for its potential impact on the nation's timekeeping practices.

As the debate over the continuation of Daylight Saving Time persists, Senator Rubio remains steadfast in his advocacy for a system that aligns with the changing needs and preferences of the American people.