On March 15 the Sunshine Protection Act was passed by Congress. This bill makes daylight saving time the new permanent standard time. This will end the twice-yearly changing of the clocks in fall and spring and will take effect in 2023.
What is your opinion of the Sunshine Act being passed?
Max Coning- Major: Digital Marketing
“I agree with the bill and it’s a change that was long needed. I’m pretty sure people will enjoy an extra hour of sunlight, but I wonder if it will really increase morale in the country. It’s also surprising that it was a bi-partisan bill. Like this is actually something everyone agrees on, which I really wish the same could be said for other issues and bills in the Senate.”
Marc L. Dewitt – African American Male Initiative Coordinator
“I don’t remember why we observe daylight saving time but I do prefer daylight saving time, so I guess you could say I’m for the bill being passed. I am glad that there will be an extra hour of daylight. I think the health concerns of why they are doing away with it are important because people’s life spans are shortening, technology is advancing, and people are dying younger. Not enough of our policy changes are done to positively affect our health but this bill is.”
Sarah Elter – Major: Architectural Technology
“I could see it both ways, it will be easier to not have to remember when daylight saving time ends and begins but I also wonder if that is going to change how we function as a society, like starting your days based on the sun. Overall, I would say I support the bill being passed because the extra hour of daylight will be nice along with it no longer getting dark at five in the evening.”
Marquie Peyton
Intern