"On the 8th of the month, clocks will spring forward one hour across most of the country, despite critics pointing out its effects on health and President Trump's support for eliminating it Daylight Saving Time was standardized in 1966 with the Uniform Time Act. Jesus Hellin (Getty Images) The countdown to the start of daylight saving time in the United States has begun, and an open debate about its effectiveness has once again erupted on the internet."
"As established by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, the clocks will spring forward 60 minutes on Sunday, March 8, and will remain unchanged until November 1 of this year. For decades, the national time has been set back or moved forward according to the seasons and under the argument of promoting energy savings. However, the debate over its application has been brewing for decades."
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8, with clocks moving forward 60 minutes and remaining on that schedule until November 1. Daylight Saving Time was standardized by the Uniform Time Act of 1966 after earlier wartime use during World War II. A 1974 attempt to extend the practice during an oil embargo aimed to reduce energy consumption but proved unpopular and was briefly repealed before reinstatement. Lawmakers are split between keeping clocks unchanged year-round and maintaining seasonal changes to preserve perceived energy savings. Critics cite health impacts, increased sleep disorders, more car accidents, and children walking to school in darkness; President Trump expressed support for eliminating the practice in late 2024.
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