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After Spring Forward, Health Experts Urge Permanent Standard Time as States Advance Bills

Federal law permits states to adopt year‑round standard time, leaving permanent daylight time to Congress.

House Bill Would End Clock Changes With Permanent 30-Minute Shift

Daylight Saving Time Starts March 8, 2026, With Clocks Moving Ahead One Hour