The Standard Time Act of 1918 was established both in tandem with the standardization of time zones and as a means of conserving energy. It was pushed through the Senate in July of 1917 and subsequently passed into the House for consideration. Opposition pointed out the lack of change with actual work hours, as well as considered it an attempt to interrupt nature. Proponents cited the need for efficiency regarding natural daylight, while postcards and letters were sent by constituents in favor of the act. It was eventually passed with no discernable opposition from either party, with an amended version of the act was then signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson (“Standard Time Act”).

            Just about a year after it was implemented, Congress attempted to repeal the bill when it was met with confusion across the country. While this action was vetoed by President Wilson, eventually a repeal was passed, after which the use of daylight savings time was sporadic across the country. The law came into primary use in 1942 as a part of the Wartime Act, in a bid to conserve energy. It was otherwise used sporadically after the Wartime Act expired in 1945, until the Uniform Time Act of 1966, requiring use of it across the states.

            Despite being implemented specifically during times of need, the policy is still in effect across states today.