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Alternative bill to permanent daylight saving time gains support from doctors, lawmakers
By Justin Boggs at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act. Like the Sunsh...
Key takeaway The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents who have grown accustomed to the time changes may be interested to know that the debate over permanent daylight saving time versus standard time has implications for the city's daily routines. If the Sunshine for Our Kids Act were to pass, making standard time permanent, it could mean earlier sunrises and sunsets during the spring and summer months, potentially affecting morning commutes and outdoor activities. This could be particularly relevant for Nashville's school districts, as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has expressed concerns about the impact of permanent daylight saving time on children's ability to wake and travel safely to school during dark winter mornings. As lawmakers consider these competing proposals, Nashville's community will be watching to see how any changes to the nation's timekeeping system might affect the city's unique blend of education, transportation, and daily life.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act. Like the Sunsh...
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