Every year, millions of Americans have to change their clocks twice. Many people dislike losing an hour of sleep in the spring and feeling tired after the time changes. Now, lawmakers are trying to stop this routine, but deciding how to set the clock is not easy.
The US House of Representatives recently voted to end the twice-a-year clock change. Under the proposed plan, daylight saving time would become permanent, meaning people would no longer need to adjust their clocks every spring and autumn.
However, the bill faces strong disagreement in the US Senate. Senators remain divided on whether permanent daylight saving time or permanent standard time is better for safety, school schedules, and daily routines.
This is not the first time the country has tried to fix the clock system. The US previously introduced permanent daylight saving time, but lawmakers quickly reversed course after complaints about dark winter mornings. Because of this history and conflicting opinions, ending the clock change remains a controversial issue.