About time? Richmonders weigh-in on possible permanent daylight saving time
Richmonders largely favored ending the clock change, while Virginia lawmakers advanced competing bills and the U.S. House passed a national daylight saving time measure.
- On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote, advancing legislation to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and eliminate annual clock changes.
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, stated the vote responds to constituent advocacy, while President Donald Trump recently called the measure "great news for America" and pledged to sign it.
- Reactions in Carytown neighborhood remain mixed; resident Adam Schwarz supported the change while Kevin Carr stated, "I would like Congress to start running our country, instead of just running their mouths so much and bickering back and forth."
- Sen. Tim Kaine cited safety risks for children from darker winter mornings, while veterinarian Dr. Karen Halligan warned pets could suffer disruption, noting that animals "thrive on routine, so any sudden change in feeding, walks, medication schedules or bedtime can temporarily throw them off."
- The proposal now awaits a Senate vote, though lawmakers remain divided on whether the country should prioritize brighter evenings or brighter mornings—a debate that has persisted for more than 50 years.
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