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How many of us are going to be irritable and tired tomorrow? Who thinks we ought to stop jacking with our clocks twice a year and instead just make daylight saving time permanent?

When it was implemented, the rationale behind daylight saving time was to help the economy and help reduce energy consumption by “pushing sunlight forward into the evening.” (It was supposed to reduce the need for electric lights, and allow people more daylight in the afternoon & evening to presumably spend money.)

But as everyone knows, “springing forward” in March contributes to sleep deprivation – like a mini-jetlag. “Falling backwards” in November means it’s dark outside by the time many people get home from work. Both are irritating, and both contribute to accidents and health issues, according to various studies.

I think we should allow states the option to observe daylight saving time year-round. In fact, I’ve introduced legislation in Congress which would do exactly that. It’s H.R 5906, and would simply give states the ability to observe daylight saving time year-round.