The biannual shifting of clocks was initially implemented in the U.S. to preserve energy and resources during the early 20th century.
The House Energy Subcommittee on Consumer Protection heard testimony Wednesday from health experts, some of whom urged Congress to pass a new law keeping Daylight Saving Time in effect permanently.
But the Daylight Saving system is unpopular with many Americans and has inspired a series of new state and federal legislative proposals to change or eliminate the program. Some versions of the new legislation would require Daylight Saving be kept in effect year-round. Others would give states more latitude to opt out of the system.
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