Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill?
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, removing the twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its future is uncertain due to mixed opinions among senators.Key Facts
- The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with strong support.
- The Senate has not yet decided if it will vote on the bill.
- Some senators oppose the bill due to concerns about allowing states to choose their time zones.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has voted against making daylight saving time permanent.
- President Donald Trump supports the bill and said he would sign it into law.
- Daylight saving time currently shifts clocks forward one hour to add more evening daylight.
- Daylight saving time was first used in 1918 to conserve fuel during World War I.
- Critics say permanent daylight saving time could hurt farmers and early commuters.
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