Donald Trump Attacks GOP Senator As Fight To End Daylight Saving Time Stalls
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Republican Senator Tom Cotton for blocking a bill that would end the twice-yearly clock changes for daylight saving time. The House has already passed the bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, but it still needs approval from the Senate.Key Facts
- President Trump supports making daylight saving time permanent to stop changing clocks twice a year.
- The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act with a bipartisan vote of 308-117 in July.
- The bill requires Senate approval before becoming law.
- President Trump blamed Senator Tom Cotton for slowing down the Senate's approval.
- Trump said permanent daylight saving time could reduce crime, car accidents, health risks, and improve family time and business activities.
- Senator Cotton argued that permanent daylight saving time could cause winter sunrises to be too late, making it dark when children go to school.
- The debate over the bill reflects wider public concerns about the effects of changing time twice a year.
- The issue is ongoing and further updates are expected.
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