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Daylight Saving Time Could Become Permanent | Portland News
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The House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent — a historic move that could end the twice-a-year clock change. With 308 votes in favor, the Sunshine Protection Act now heads to the Senate, where its fate hangs in the balance. If passed, most states would switch to year-round daylight saving time, pushing sunsets past 5 PM and sunrises past 8 AM — meaning darker winter mornings and kids heading to school in the dark. This isn’t the first time the idea’s been tried — a 1970s experiment fizzled due to safety concerns, especially for children. While some studies show minimal impact on accidents or energy use, public opinion turned against it. The Senate still needs to act, and with competing bills proposing standard time or state flexibility, the future of our clocks remains uncertain.
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