Petition to Congress: Eliminate DST by Permanently Advancing Clocks by 30 Minutes

To: The United States Congress

We, the undersigned citizens of the United States, respectfully urge Congress to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to:

✅ Abolish the practice of changing clocks twice a year, and

✅ Establish a permanent national time that is set 30 minutes ahead of current Standard Time (i.e., halfway between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time).

This one-time clock adjustment—forward by 30 minutes in the spring—would create a fixed national time, ending the confusion and disruption caused by biannual clock changes while avoiding the extremes of both current Standard Time and full Daylight Saving Time.

🔹 Why Congress Should Act Now

1. 🧠 Health and Public Safety

Repeated studies show that springing forward each year increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, depression, and fatal car accidents in the days that follow.

Circadian rhythm disruptions from time changes can impair mental health, alertness, and workplace safety.

A 30-minute permanent compromise would provide health and consistency benefits without shifting sunrise too late in the winter or too early in the summer.

2. ⏰ Stability and Simplicity

Twice-yearly clock changes cause confusion, missed appointments, and scheduling errors in transportation, healthcare, and business.

A fixed national time would benefit schools, businesses, airlines, and software systems by eliminating the need to account for shifting clocks.

3. 🌓 A Balanced Compromise

Current proposals to switch to permanent DST are controversial because sunrise would occur extremely late in winter—after 8:30 AM in many northern cities.

On the other hand, sticking with permanent Standard Time may feel too early and dim for summer evenings.

The proposed +30-minute adjustment offers a thoughtful, middle-ground solution that honors the goals of both sides.

4. 🗳️ Public Support for Ending DST

Polls consistently show that most Americans dislike changing the clocks and want a stable time system.

There is broad bipartisan support for time reform—but little agreement on whether to adopt DST or Standard Time.

By selecting a 30-minute offset, Congress can unify the public and avoid divisive extremes.

🔹 What This Petition Asks For

We call on Congress to:

Amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to eliminate seasonal time changes.

Direct the Department of Transportation and other agencies to implement a one-time shift forward of 30 minutes, after which time will remain fixed permanently.

Ensure that this change applies uniformly across the nation (with allowances for existing exceptions like Arizona and Hawaii).

A Reasonable, Modern Reform

A permanent 30-minute national time would:

Improve health and productivity

Support economic and technological consistency

Represent a fair and pragmatic compromise between Standard Time and DST

Put an end to an outdated, unpopular practice

It’s time for a smarter solution. We urge Congress to act!