US Daylight Saving Time Change and Policy Debate

Most of the United States observes Daylight Saving Time, with clocks moving forward an hour on Sunday, creating a 23-hour day. This annual change is widely disliked by the public, with polls indicating a preference for permanent Daylight Saving Time over the current system. However, legislative efforts to make Daylight Saving Time permanent or switch to permanent Standard Time have stalled in the United States===United States Congress due to divided opinions and concerns from industries like the Airline regarding scheduling complexity. Health experts, including Kenneth Wright and Karin Johnson, advocate for permanent Standard Time, citing negative health impacts such as increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and fatal vehicle crashes following the spring forward, and the importance of morning light for circadian rhythms. Organizations like Save Standard Time, led by Jay Pea, actively campaign for permanent Standard Time. Some states have passed laws to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time, contingent on federal approval, while others have considered permanent Standard Time, often with caveats requiring neighboring states to follow suit. Scott Yates proposes a federal law to end the clock changes, allowing states to choose their preferred time.