Urge Congress to pass daylight saving time permanently
The Issue
Every year, millions of Americans go through the unnecessary and disruptive process of adjusting their clocks for daylight saving time. As someone who has felt the frustrations of this twice-yearly time change, I understand how disorienting it can be not only for individuals but also for families and businesses across the nation.
The biannual ritual of "springing forward" and "falling back" is outdated, impractical, and affects our daily routines in numerous adverse ways. Research shows that these time changes have negative health implications, including increased risk of heart attacks, disrupted sleep patterns, and even a rise in workplace accidents following the spring transition. According to a 2020 survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, over 60% of Americans support staying on daylight saving time permanently.
Moreover, the economic impact of changing the clocks twice a year cannot be underestimated. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that sticking to daylight saving time year-round would lead to energy savings and reduce overall confusion that comes with resetting clocks, particularly in critical industries like airlines and agriculture.
Many states have already expressed their desire to maintain daylight saving time, but a federal mandate is required to make this a permanent policy. States like Florida, Washington, and California have passed laws to keep daylight saving time year-round, but they need Congress to take action. In March 2023, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, but it stalled in the House of Representatives.
It's time for our lawmakers to listen to the voices of their constituents and act upon a policy change that reflects the will of the people. We can ensure more consistent daily routines, improve public health, lower energy costs, and enhance quality of life by making daylight saving time permanent.
Sign this petition to demand that Congress pass legislation to make daylight saving time the norm nationwide. Let's put an end to this unnecessary time change and adopt a system that truly makes sense.
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The Issue
Every year, millions of Americans go through the unnecessary and disruptive process of adjusting their clocks for daylight saving time. As someone who has felt the frustrations of this twice-yearly time change, I understand how disorienting it can be not only for individuals but also for families and businesses across the nation.
The biannual ritual of "springing forward" and "falling back" is outdated, impractical, and affects our daily routines in numerous adverse ways. Research shows that these time changes have negative health implications, including increased risk of heart attacks, disrupted sleep patterns, and even a rise in workplace accidents following the spring transition. According to a 2020 survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, over 60% of Americans support staying on daylight saving time permanently.
Moreover, the economic impact of changing the clocks twice a year cannot be underestimated. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that sticking to daylight saving time year-round would lead to energy savings and reduce overall confusion that comes with resetting clocks, particularly in critical industries like airlines and agriculture.
Many states have already expressed their desire to maintain daylight saving time, but a federal mandate is required to make this a permanent policy. States like Florida, Washington, and California have passed laws to keep daylight saving time year-round, but they need Congress to take action. In March 2023, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, but it stalled in the House of Representatives.
It's time for our lawmakers to listen to the voices of their constituents and act upon a policy change that reflects the will of the people. We can ensure more consistent daily routines, improve public health, lower energy costs, and enhance quality of life by making daylight saving time permanent.
Sign this petition to demand that Congress pass legislation to make daylight saving time the norm nationwide. Let's put an end to this unnecessary time change and adopt a system that truly makes sense.
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Petition created on September 13, 2026