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U.S. House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Sunshine Protection Act with a 308‑117 vote, a bipartisan supermajority, to make daylight‑saving time the year‑round standard. The bill would keep the clock setting currently observed from March to November across the entire country, while allowing individual states to opt out and retain standard time. President Donald Trump endorsed the measure, posting on Truth Social that ending the bi‑annual clock change would “save money” and be a “win for the Republican Party.”

The legislation now moves to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain. Supporters argue permanent daylight‑saving time would provide more evening daylight, boost tourism, reduce traffic accidents and crime, and improve overall quality of life. Opponents, including Sen. Tom Cotton and several health experts, warn that a year‑round DST schedule would produce dark winter mornings in many regions, creating hazardous commutes and disrupting circadian rhythms. About 19 states have already passed resolutions that would allow them to adopt permanent daylight‑saving time if Congress authorises it. The debate reflects a long‑standing split between those favoring permanent daylight‑saving time and those who prefer permanent standard time.

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