House passes Trump-backed bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The House passed legislation Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, a measure that could end the yearly time change of “springing forward” and…
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The House passed legislation Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, a measure that could end the yearly time change of “springing forward” and “falling back.” Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced the Sunshine Protection Act every Congress since 2018 before it passed the House by a margin of 308-117 on Tuesday, with 95 Democrats and 22 Republicans voting against the measure. President Trump expressed strong support for Sunshine Protection Act after it advanced out of committee in May. “It’s time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice-yearly production,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party. The bill was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent in 2022, but it stalled in the House.
Furthermore, But nearly 20 states have already approved legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent if Congress authorizes the practice. The passage comes after 20 states have made moves to trigger permanent daylight saving time once it is signed into law by the president . “Americans across the country are tired of the biannual clock change, and the evidence is clear that permanent daylight saving time can improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, lower crime and encourage more outdoor activity,” Buchanan wrote in a press release. “I’ve advocated for this change for years because it’s clear that year-round daylight saving time is a popular, commonsense reform that will improve everyday life for millions of Americans,” he continued. The survey also found that more Americans support having Daylight Saving Time year-round compared to standard time by a 14-point margin.
In addition, Scanlon also pointed to the nation's brief experiment with year-round Daylight Saving Time in 1974, which Congress reversed after widespread public backlash. 4) would shift from 7:20 a.m. ET to 8:20 a.m ET. Florida was the first state to pass a permanent trigger law in 2018 that will go into effect if this bill becomes law.
Moreover, Cotton said the change to permanent daylight saving time could lead to overlooked negative consequences, pointing to parts of the country where the sun wouldn’t rise until 9 a.m. or later and citing potentially dangerous, dark morning commutes and workers who would need to work early mornings without sun.
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The House passed legislation Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, a measure that could end the yearly time change of “springing forward” and “falling back.” Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced the Sunshine Protection Act every Congress since 2018 before it passed the House by a margin of 308-117 on Tuesday, with 95 Democrats and 22 Republicans voting against the measure.
reliability high5/5 sourcesPresident Trump expressed strong support for Sunshine Protection Act after it advanced out of committee in May. “It’s time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice-yearly production,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe bill was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent in 2022, but it stalled in the House.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBut nearly 20 states have already approved legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent if Congress authorizes the practice.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe passage comes after 20 states have made moves to trigger permanent daylight saving time once it is signed into law by the president . “Americans across the country are tired of the biannual clock change, and the evidence is clear that permanent daylight saving time can improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, lower crime and encourage more outdoor activity,” Buchanan wrote in a press release. “I’ve advocated for this change for years because it’s clear that year-round daylight saving time is a popular, commonsense reform that will improve everyday life for millions of Americans,” he continued.
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The survey also found that more Americans support having Daylight Saving Time year-round compared to standard time by a 14-point margin.
according to Fox News — PoliticsScanlon also pointed to the nation's brief experiment with year-round Daylight Saving Time in 1974, which Congress reversed after widespread public backlash.
according to Fox News — Politics4) would shift from 7:20 a.m. ET to 8:20 a.m ET.
according to New York Post — NewsFlorida was the first state to pass a permanent trigger law in 2018 that will go into effect if this bill becomes law.
according to Washington Examiner7) would move 4:28 p.m. ET to 5:28 p.m. ET.
according to New York Post — NewsCotton said the change to permanent daylight saving time could lead to overlooked negative consequences, pointing to parts of the country where the sun wouldn’t rise until 9 a.m. or later and citing potentially dangerous, dark morning commutes and workers who would need to work early mornings without sun.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesWhile the Sunshine Protection Act has passed the House, those who oppose the bill have offered counterlegislation.
according to Washington ExaminerA Senate version of the Sunshine Protection Act stalled last year after Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., objected to fast-tracking the bill’s passage via unanimous consent in October.
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But nearly 20 states have already approved legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent if Congress authorizes the practice.
omitted byLeft sideCentercovered byRight sideThe passage comes after 20 states have made moves to trigger permanent daylight saving time once it is signed into law by the president .…
omitted byLeft sideCentercovered byRight sideThe bill was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent in 2022, but it stalled in the House.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sidePresident Trump expressed strong support for Sunshine Protection Act after it advanced out of committee in May. “It’s time that people can…
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