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SAN ANGELO, TX - On March 10, at 2 a.m., millions of clocks across the United States will mark the annual leap into daylight saving time. 

The clocks will "spring forward," ushering in the longer days of spring and causing most people to sacrifice an hour of sleep.

This time shift has been a tradition for over 50 years, but it continues to be a source of frustration for many who grapple with the biannual clock adjustment. The looming time change prompts the inevitable task of manually altering clocks, even though most modern electronics seamlessly adjust to the new time automatically.

The debate over daylight saving time has gained traction in recent years, leading to legislative efforts to make it a permanent fixture for all states. The Sunshine Protection Act, a federal bill introduced by Republican Florida lawmakers Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Vern Buchanan in 2018, has been at the forefront of this movement. However, despite numerous attempts in Congress, the bill has yet to be signed into law.

The Sunshine Protection Act proposes to keep daylight saving time year-round, eliminating the need for biannual clock adjustments. Despite unanimous approval from the U.S. Senate in March 2022, the bill faced obstacles in the House, awaiting further consideration.