Updated
Updated · WBAY · Jun 4
U.S. House to Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Time This Summer as 19 States Weigh Changes
Updated
Updated · WBAY · Jun 4

U.S. House to Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Time This Summer as 19 States Weigh Changes

3 articles · Updated · WBAY · Jun 4

Summary

  • A U.S. House vote on making daylight saving time permanent is expected this summer, with President Trump backing the push to end twice-yearly clock changes.
  • In Wisconsin, the shift would be felt most in winter, when sunrise could come as late as 8:45 a.m. while evening daylight lasts longer.
  • The split reflects a broader trade-off: tourism and some residents favor later evening light, while the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says permanent daylight saving could worsen “social jet lag.”
  • Only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving time now, and 19 states — including Wisconsin — have proposed legislation as lawmakers debate whether to lock in daylight saving or standard time.

Insights

As health experts warn of risks, why is the U.S. again considering permanent daylight time?
Why is the expert-backed option of permanent standard time not the focus of legislation?