WATCH: House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to make daylight saving time permanent, meaning clocks would no longer change twice a year. The bill still needs approval from the Senate before it can become law.Key Facts
- The House passed the bill with a vote of 308 to 117.
- Daylight saving time means setting clocks one hour ahead between spring and fall.
- If the bill becomes law, clocks would stay on daylight saving time all year.
- States can choose not to follow the change if their own legislatures decide to opt out before the law starts.
- The Senate must also approve the bill before it becomes official.
- Supporters say permanent daylight saving time gives people more sunlight in the evenings.
- Rep. Gus Bilirakis said switching clocks twice a year causes disruption and permanent time would benefit families and local businesses.
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