Once again, Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this Sunday, March 12, as the traditional North American daylight saving time begins.
However, this may be the last time many Americans have to make the change.
A bill is circulating in the U.S. Congress that aims to allow states to make daylight saving time permanent. This means that depending on the state you live in, you might set your clock forward next Sunday and never have to turn it back again.
The bill, called the “Sunshine Protection Act,” led by Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), faces a tough battle in Congress. When voted on last year, the Senate surprisingly approved the measure in a unanimous vote. But the bill died in the House amid doubts about whether year-round daylight saving time was truly safe and healthy. Rubio hopes that the House can give some momentum to his proposal this year.
As Congress decides whether we will have more sunshine year-round, set your clock forward by 1 hour next Sunday, March 12. The change should be made at 2:00 A.M., when it will change to 3:00 A.M.
If nothing changes in the law, daylight saving time is set to end on November 5, 2023, at 2:00 A.M., when it will revert back to 1:00 A.M..