Alternative bill to permanent daylight saving time gains support from doctors

A new bipartisan proposal in Congress would make standard time permanent, ending the twice-yearly clock changes while keeping earlier sunrises and sunsets year-round. Backed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, supporters say permanent standard time better aligns with natural sleep rhythms and improves safety for children during dark winter mornings. While most Americans oppose changing clocks, polls show more overall support for permanent daylight saving time than permanent standard time.