(WKEF/WRGT) - Representatives from Florida are advocating legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the country. Florida recently enacted year-round Daylight Saving Time. The Sunshine Protection Act was recently introduced by Fla. Congressman Vern Buchanan and Senator Marco Rubio, and other reps are supporting the idea. If the legislation is passed, it would apply to states which participate in DST, which begins this Sunday, March 10.

As stated in the KATV news article by Christina Schaefer, "We will move the clocks ahead one hour, meaning we'll enjoy more daylight. Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3 this year. The Florida representatives say studies show making Daylight Saving Time permanent could benefit the economy and country in sevral ways. For example, as a result, cities are projected to see reduced car crashes, reduced number of robberies, reduced childhood obesity, and reduced energy usage.

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