The U.S. is one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent. House lawmakers passed the Sunshine Protection Act on Tuesday, which, if it becomes law, would mean people would no longer change their clocks twice a year.
Local Impact
Supporters of the measure say it could help people sleep better and lower the risk of seasonal depression. However, critics worry about the impact on the economy, particularly for farmers, who would have to deal with later sunrises.
In the Louisville region, residents can use an interactive chart to find out the earliest, average, and latest sunrise and sunset times where they live by entering their zip code.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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