Gus Bilirakis: “I yield the remaining 20 seconds to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart).”

Why are we forcing families, businesses, and communities to adjust their schedules every spring and fall? The twice-yearly clock change is a relic of the past that no longer reflects the way Americans live.

I thank Chairman Latta and Ranking Member Matsui for this very important, vital bill. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the…

In closing, I again encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr…

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