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House votes to end clock changes, moving toward year-round daylight saving time
politics1 month ago

House votes to end clock changes, moving toward year-round daylight saving time

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117, moving a measure to let states observe daylight saving time year-round to the Senate, with President Trump signaling support. Proponents say it ends the biannual clock shifts and adds evening daylight, while critics warn of later winter sunrises, morning safety concerns, and potential impacts on farming. Polls show mixed public opinion and several states have already moved to year-round daylight saving if Congress approves—though Senate prospects remain uncertain.

The Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time: What You Need to Know
politics2 years ago

The Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time: What You Need to Know

Lawmakers in Oregon are pushing for the end of daylight saving time and want to make the clocks stay the same year-round. Former President Richard Nixon enacted permanent daylight saving time in 1973, but biannual clock changes were later implemented. Oregon passed a bill in 2019 to make daylight saving time permanent, but it is contingent on neighboring states California and Washington doing the same. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has reintroduced a bill to end the time-change madness, citing health benefits and support for local businesses.