Where Plan to Scrap Daylight Saving Stands as Clocks Go Back an Hour
Summary
Most of the United States is scheduled to return to standard time on November 1, when clocks move back one hour. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time permanent, but the bill remains in the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.Key Facts
- Clocks are scheduled to move back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on November 1 in most of the United States.
- The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 would keep most of the country on daylight saving time year-round.
- The House passed the bill on July 14 by a vote of 308 to 117.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there was no clear path or consensus for the bill in the Senate.
- Some lawmakers oppose permanent daylight saving time because it would mean darker winter mornings.
- President Donald Trump urged Republican senators to pass the bill.
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