What happens when daylight saving time becomes permanent
What happens when daylight saving time becomes permanent
The US Senate has passed a bill unanimously to make daylight saving time permanent from 2023.
The US Senate has passed a bill unanimously to make daylight saving time permanent from 2023.
Named the Sunlight Protection Act, Americans may no longer need to change their clocks back to standard time.
Named the Sunlight Protection Act, Americans may no longer need to change their clocks back to standard time.
The bill will now go to the House, and if passed, will head to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval.
The bill will now go to the House, and if passed, will head to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval.
The decision aims to bring consistency and avoid the hassle of resetting clocks.
The decision aims to bring consistency and avoid the hassle of resetting clocks.
Most experts say the back and forth between DST and standard time is the main concern to people’s health.
Most experts say the back and forth between DST and standard time is the main concern to people’s health.
If made permanent, it could improve health and benefit those who work the night shift or late morning shift.
If made permanent, it could improve health and benefit those who work the night shift or late morning shift.
Senators claimed kids could get an additional hour of sunlight after school to reach home safe and spend time outdoors.
Senators claimed kids could get an additional hour of sunlight after school to reach home safe and spend time outdoors.
Apart from health benefits, the move is expected to bring down crime and prevent accidents.
Apart from health benefits, the move is expected to bring down crime and prevent accidents.
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