Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, stopping the twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its approval is uncertain.
Key Facts
- The House voted 308 to 117 in favor of making daylight saving time permanent.
- The bill allows states to stay on standard time if they had exemptions before the federal change.
- Hawaii and most of Arizona already use standard time all year.
- Supporters say permanent daylight saving time could improve sleep, health, and the economy.
- Opponents worry that darker mornings in winter could harm health and safety.
- The Senate passed a similar bill in 2022, but it was not approved by the House then.
- President Donald Trump has expressed mixed opinions on the issue but said he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
- Daylight saving time was first introduced in 1918 to save energy during World War I and has changed several times since.
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