Congress takes up daylight saving time bill - USA Today
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill has bipartisan support and backing from the President, though it still requires Senate approval.
Why it matters
Permanent daylight saving time would significantly impact daily routines, energy consumption, and public health across the United States.
Hear this story Changing the clocks twice a year could soon be a thing of the past.
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote next week on legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly ritual of "springing forward" and "falling back" for millions of Americans.
The Sunshine Protection Act advanced out of committee in a 48-1 vote and has the backing of President Donald Trump , who recently called seasonal clock changes a "ridiculous, twice-yearly production." A similar proposal sailed through the Senate in 2022 but never became law.
Even if the legislation passes, in order to become law, it will also have be approved by the U.S. Senate.
Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when most Americans set their clocks ahead by one hour to extend daylight later into the evening.
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