Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are uniting around a renewed push to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes associated with daylight saving time, citing mounting evidence of its negative impact on public health and the economy.
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, members of Congress are rallying behind legislation that would establish permanent standard time across the United States. Supporters argue that ending the practice of shifting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall would improve sleep patterns, reduce workplace injuries, and decrease risks associated with heart attacks and car accidents that have been statistically linked to time changes.
Recent studies and public feedback have added urgency to the movement, highlighting how disruptions to circadian rhythms can affect productivity, mood, and even long-term wellness. Economists have also pointed to the inefficiencies created by the outdated system, suggesting it contributes to lost revenue and logistical complications across sectors.
Senators and representatives backing the effort say momentum is building as the public grows increasingly frustrated with the seasonal disruption. Some states have already passed measures to adopt permanent daylight or standard time, but federal legislation is required to make such changes nationally binding.
The proposed bill does not yet have a confirmed date for a vote, but sponsors say discussions are ongoing and support continues to grow. Several major health and business organizations have expressed approval for the initiative, calling the end of clock-switching a “common sense” move grounded in modern research.
If passed, the legislation would mark a significant shift in American timekeeping policy, eliminating a practice that has been in place for over a century. Advocates hope to see the measure enacted before the next scheduled time change, signaling a permanent shift away from what many now consider an outdated tradition.