US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
Summary
The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. This law would stop Americans from changing their clocks twice a year and keep the time used from March to November all year long.Key Facts
- The House voted 308-117 in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act.
- The bill aims to end clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round.
- The Senate may consider its version of the bill soon, introduced by Senator Rick Scott.
- President Donald Trump promised to support ending clock changes when he returned to office.
- Daylight saving time was first used in World War One to save energy and has changed several times since.
- Some states like Hawaii and Arizona, and US territories have never used daylight saving time.
- Critics say permanent daylight saving time could cause darker mornings in winter, which may be unsafe.
- Supporters argue that more morning light helps with better sleep and overall health.
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