Core Viewpoint - The ongoing debate in the U.S. Congress regarding the repeal of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and the push for year-round DST continues to face obstacles, with strong opinions on both sides of the issue [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Context - The Sunshine Protection Act, aimed at abolishing DST, has been stalled in Congress despite support from former President Trump, who criticized the biannual clock changes as unnecessary and costly [1][2]. - The debate over the Sunshine Protection Act has been ongoing since its introduction in 2018, with various versions proposed but no legislative progress made [1]. Group 2: Public Opinion and Impact - Public sentiment is divided, with some sectors, such as retail and golf, favoring year-round DST, while traditional institutions, including religious organizations, prefer to maintain the current system [1]. - Senator Rick Scott emphasized that Americans are tired of changing clocks twice a year, while Senator Tom Cotton warned that year-round DST could lead to negative consequences, such as delayed sunrise times in winter [1]. Group 3: Historical Background - The U.S. first implemented DST in 1918 as an energy-saving measure, adjusting clocks forward in spring and back in fall [2]. - Previous attempts to adopt year-round DST have been made during World War II and the 1970s due to energy crises, but these efforts were ultimately unsuccessful [2]. Group 4: Health and Safety Concerns - Medical experts have raised concerns that the biannual clock changes disrupt people's biological clocks, leading to health issues; for instance, heart attack rates increase by 24% on the Monday following the start of DST [3]. - The transition into and out of DST has been linked to a rise in traffic accidents and workplace injuries, highlighting the broader societal impacts of the time change [3].