Gus Bilirakis: “a bill introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis and now Public Law 112-247.”

I couldn't agree more. There is no question that this is definitely needed. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Fulcher), the vice chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and…

I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I congratulate Representative Torres and others for this great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Let me tell you, the speaker on the floor of the House of Representatives in the great State of Florida used to begin his speeches by saying, ``I am fired up.'' I am fired up, Mr. Speaker, because we are going to pass a great bill that…

Establishing permanent daylight saving time would provide families with more usable daylight hours in the evening, giving people additional opportunities to spend time outdoors.