Daylight Savings Map Shows Where States Stand on Proposed Senate Bill
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time permanent and stop the twice-yearly clock changes. President Donald Trump supports the bill, but it faces opposition and uncertainty in the Senate, with some senators concerned about darker winter mornings in certain states.Key Facts
- The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 with a vote of 308-117.
- The bill would make daylight saving time permanent across the country, ending clock changes in spring and fall.
- President Donald Trump supports the bill.
- Nineteen states have laws ready to adopt permanent daylight saving time if Congress allows it.
- Some senators from northern and western states oppose the bill, citing safety concerns with dark winter mornings.
- Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds are notable opponents.
- Arizona and Hawaii already observe permanent standard time and do not change their clocks.
- The Senate’s decision on the bill is uncertain despite strong House support.
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