Should daylight saving time be permanent? Here’s what officials say

The semiannual changing of clocks for daylight saving time is a source of endless debate, but what should be done to resolve the issue?

Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced legislation potentially allowing for permanent daylight saving time, with clocks springing forward and then staying there, while scientists have pushed for permanent standard time to help regulate sleep cycles amid other research into the issue.

So where do things stand with daylight saving time? Which states would make it permanent? And why are experts generally in favor of permanent standard time?

Here’s what you need to know.

How has daylight saving time been governed?

The United States didn't adopt daylight saving time until March 19, 1918. It was unpopular and abolished after World War I.

On Feb. 9,