Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Push to End Daylight Saving Time

The Department of Government Efficiency leaders suggest abolishing clock changes, but congressional approval is required for any action.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have proposed ending the biannual clock changes associated with daylight saving time (DST).
Public health experts and studies link DST to increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, and workplace injuries due to disrupted sleep cycles.
A 2022 poll showed two-thirds of Americans support ending DST, though opinions are split on whether to adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time.
Past legislative efforts, such as the Sunshine Protection Act, aimed to make DST permanent but failed to pass in the House of Representatives.
Any changes to DST would require congressional legislation, though Republican control of Congress and the White House may increase the likelihood of action.