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Daylight Saving Time or Standard Time?

The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vote was 308-117.

Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. States could opt out if their respective legislatures act to do so before the bill’s enactment. The Senate would also have to pass the bill before it could be signed into law, but it’s unclear if it will do so.

The United States has tried year-round Daylight Saving Time (DST) twice in its history, both times as temporary measures during national emergencies.

1942–1945 (World War II): President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted year-round "War Time" to conserve energy and fuel for the war effort.

1973–1974 (Energy Crisis): Congress enacted a two-year trial during the global oil embargo. However, it was abandoned prematurely and clocks returned to standard winter time in October 1974 due to public backlash and safety concerns for children walking to school in the dark.

Should the US stay on Daylight Saving Time or wait and stay on Standard Time?

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