Permanent Standard Time
In March 2022, the U.S. Senate approved the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 (S 623), to make daylight saving time the new standard time across the nation. The Sleep Research Society (SRS) responded with a statement on the importance of Permanent Standard Time and the benefits it would have on the nation’s health. The U.S. House did not approve the legislation before its December expiration, though it was reintroduced in March 2023. This page will continue to be updated with resources and information surrounding Permanent Standard Time and the advocacy efforts of the SRS.
SRS Position Statement
It is time to abolish the clock change and adopt permanent standard time in the United States: a Sleep Research Society position statement
Beth A Malow
SRS Public Education Paper
The Biological Clock, Sleep, and the Debate about Daylight Saving Time
Kimberly A. Honn, PhD & Hans P. A. Van Dongen, PhD
Sleep and Performance Research Center and Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane
Science of Clock Change Video Series
The SRS teamed up with the AASM to create a series of 12 videos that explore how clock change impacts our lives. The video series was supported by funding from the AASM Foundation.
Save Standard Time
All Save Standard Time Series Videos:
- The Science of Clock Change
- History of Daylight Saving Time
- Understanding Circadian Rhythms
- Understanding Circadian Research
- Short-term Effects of Changing the Clock
- Effect of Daylight Saving Time on Sleep
- The Effect of Daylight Saving Time on Health
- Effect of Daylight Saving Time on Activity and Obesity
- Effect of Daylight Saving Time on Mental Health
- Effect of Daylight Saving Time on School and Work
- Effect of Daylight Saving Time on Driving
- Effect of Daylight Saving Time on Engergy Consumption