The idea of eliminating time changes is popular and easily passed the House this week. But opponents point out that the last time the federal government attempted it, it didn’t go well.

The change would provide more daylight during the times Americans are most active, but the measure must still get through the Senate.

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The idea of eliminating time changes is popular and easily passed the House this week. But opponents point out that the last time the federal government attempted it, it didn’t go…

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.

A bill that makes the shift is working its way through Congress

The House passed a bill locking in daylight time year-round, but the last attempt was repealed after 10 months of public backlash.