U.S. Debates Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Clocks Fall Back

Despite widespread support, legislative efforts to end bi-annual clock changes remain stalled at both state and federal levels.

Most states have introduced legislation to adopt daylight saving time year-round, but these efforts require federal approval.
Senator Marco Rubio's Sunshine Protection Act, which proposes permanent daylight saving time, continues to face hurdles in Congress despite bipartisan support.
Health experts argue that permanent standard time is better for sleep and overall health due to increased morning daylight.
Past attempts to implement permanent daylight saving time in the U.S. have been short-lived due to public dissatisfaction with dark winter mornings.
Daylight saving time was initially introduced during wartime to save energy, but its relevance is now widely questioned.