Every year, like clockwork, we find ourselves embroiled in the same heated debate about Daylight Saving Time: to keep it or not. Despite the countless discussions, no meaningful solution has been reached to address the wide-ranging concerns held by citizens all over the US.

I propose a solution that could bring an end to this never-ending debate: the introduction of a Neutral Time bill to Congress. Neutral Time sits halfway between Daylight Time and Standard Time, offering a potential compromise for everyone – the next time we change the clocks, we only change them by 30 minutes and we leave it alone.

As a country, we have observed Daylight Saving Time since 1918 because we wanted to conserve fuel during World War 1, was reimposed during World War 2 for the same reason; the only meaningful action taken was in 1966, when Congress allowed states to stay on Standard Time permanently.  The annual switch has continually sparked debate about its necessity or usefulness. According to a 2019 poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 7 in 10 Americans prefer not to switch back-and-forth between standard time and daylight time.

Economically, the cost of changing the clocks back and forth each year can’t be ignored. A study in the Journal of Sleep Medicine shows that the switch can lead to a momentary increase in heart attacks, workplace injuries, and traffic accidents.

Why continue with a contentious, costly, and potentially dangerous system when there could be an alternative? Let's stop the clock on these biannual battles and find a time that works for everyone.

Sign the petition now. Urge Congress to consider the Neutral Time bill and direct the energy towards a solution that puts the well-being of all Americans first.