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Should the U.S. make daylight saving time permanent?
Even as most people in the U.S. turned their clocks ahead by one hour recently for daylight saving time, there’s a federal push to stop the twice-a-year changing of clocks and make daylight saving time permanent.
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bipartisan measure that would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States next year. But the “Sunshine Protection Act” still needs approval from the House, and the signature of President Joe Biden, to become law.
Advocates of the legislation say it would have positive effects on public health and the economy and even cut energy consumption. Critics are concerned it could remain dark until as late as 8 a.m. in some places during winter, raising safety concerns for kids going to school.
But what do you think? Should the U.S. make daylight saving time permanent? Take the poll and let us know what you think in the comments below.
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