Daylight Saving Time has been adopted in the United States, as it has every year, sparking a fierce discussion about whether it is necessary. After October 31, many people question if this is the final time this transition will occur; nonetheless, this could change.
For those who believe it is unnecessary, the United States government, as governed by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, continues to mandate Daylight Saving Time at the federal level in order to “promote the adoption and observance of uniform time within the standard time zones” prescribed by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
Some states in the United States have passed legislation to avoid having to comply with federal laws. However, if there is to be any substantial change, the law must be altered at the federal level.
Which states follow Daylight Saving Time in the United States?
Most states follow federal law, although some sections of the country do not. The US territory of Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands do not observe daylight saving time, although this is not an issue because they are not part of the continental United States.
Hawaii does not obey it either, although, while it is an official part of the country, it is also an island and thus does not cause a significant hardship.
The difficulty starts with Arizona, which is part of the continental United States but is also divided in terms of law enforcement. The Navajo Nation in northern Arizona observes daylight saving time, whereas the rest of the state does not.
Currently, 19 states have enacted Daylight Saving Time legislation, including Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Utah, and Oregon, with many more expected to do so in the coming years.
The “Sunshine Protection Act” of 2018 wants to keep the country on daylight saving time, which would lower the risk of seasonal depression, theft, and other crimes, boost agriculture, and cut energy usage, among other benefits.
The measure garnered enough support in the United States Congress to be introduced and passed unanimously in 2022, but it was never signed by the House of Representatives or President Joe Biden, stalling the process and preventing its adoption.
This indicates that, for the time being, the situation will remain unchanged and Daylight Saving Time will resume on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The disadvantages of this adjustment may be offset by the advantages.
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