Daylight Savings Map Shows New Sunset, Sunrise Times in US if Bill Passes
Summary
Congress is considering the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time permanent across most U.S. states. If passed and signed by President Donald Trump, clocks would stay one hour ahead during winter instead of changing back to standard time.Key Facts
- The bill is sponsored by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan from Florida.
- The House Rules Committee voted 6-4 to consider the bill on July 13.
- If the bill passes, the time shift would start on December 1.
- States would remain on daylight saving time year-round, skipping the usual "fall back."
- This means mornings in winter would be darker, but evenings would have more daylight.
- Hawaii and most of Arizona do not follow daylight saving time and would not change.
- The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s but stopped due to dark mornings concerns.
- Supporters say permanent daylight saving time could improve health, reduce accidents, and increase outdoor activity.
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