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HR 1935 99th Congress House

Extended Daylight Savings Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to provide for daylight saving time on an expanded basis, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 20, 1985 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 1985
For Further Action See H.R.2095.
Apr 24, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 15, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Apr 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 25, 1985

For Further Action See H.R.2095.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extended Daylight Savings Act of 1985 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to start daylight savings time the first Sunday in March rather than the last Sunday of April. Continues a State's rights to preempt such time changes.

Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make necessary adjustments in the operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2095 Related bill Daylight Saving Extension Act of 1985
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 20, 1985
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