U.S. Senate Fails to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The Senate's decision keeps the U.S. on its current daylight saving time schedule. But the debate on making it permanent rages on.

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2025 October 30 . 7:06 AM

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U.S. Senate Fails to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. Senate has once again failed to reach consensus on making daylight saving time permanent. The move, which has been in place in nearly all of the United States since the 1960s, has sparked debate and criticism from both sides.

Supporters argue that year-round daylight saving time would lead to brighter evenings, especially during the winter months, and potentially boost economic activity. However, critics warn that it would force children to walk to school in darkness, posing safety concerns.

The issue has been debated in Congress for years, with proponents of eliminating daylight saving time citing health issues, sleep disturbances, and increased car crashes due to the twice-annual changing of clocks. The idea of permanent daylight saving time was briefly implemented during World War Two and again in 1974, but it proved unpopular and was later repealed.

Senator Rick Scott pushed for the passage of the bill, while Senator Tom Cotton opposed the effort to fast-track it. The legislation, if passed, would allow states to choose which time they want to remain on. However, some lawmakers worry it could lead to a patchwork of time zones across the country.

The Senate's failure to pass the bill means that the U.S. will continue to observe daylight saving time as it has for decades. The debate on making it permanent, however, is far from over, with both sides presenting compelling arguments.