Any word on that daylight savings time thing they were trying to pass in government?

Here in the US we have daylight savings time, where when November hits, we turn the clocks back an hour.

But I'm hearing people are getting tired of doing that and the government was going to try to pass some thing to where turning the clocks back wouldn't happen anymore.

Anyone hear anything more about it?

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Budwick · 70-79, M

WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clocks in a move promoted by supporters advocating brighter afternoons and more economic activity.

The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, unanimously by voice vote. The House of Representatives, which has held a committee hearing on the matter, must still pass the bill before it can go to President Joe Biden to sign.

Apparently Joe has abandoned the idea in as much as it's something that American people want. And, abandonment of the US people has been Joe Biden's signature move.

Carissimi · F

Really? I thought it had passed, and clocks were not changing come November. It makes no difference to me. I stay on summertime time all year. @Budwick

twiigss · M

@Carissimi Well the thing for me is, I thought it was a done deal, but then I wasn't sure 100% if it was or not. It sounds to me like it's supposed to be a done deal, but still has to be signed off? I guarantee what's going to happen is, it's just going to sit and sit until it vanishes, nothing ever gets signed off, and in 2024 we'll still be changing the clocks.

Carissimi · F

Well, that’s disappointing, but my clocks are not changing. @twiigss

twiigss · M

@Carissimi I wish I could stay on standard time to be honest. Let me get that hour of sleep back and then stay there lol.

Carissimi · F

I get an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day. It helped me get through the depressing winters here. It’s a small thing, but psychologically it worked to alleviate some of the winter blues. Being retired means I can please myself, but I still have to check my phone if I have an appointment because everyone else changes their time come November. @twiigss