The House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, though the measure faces opposition in the Senate.

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, a measure that would eliminate the biannual ritual of shifting clocks. The administration announced support for the move, with President Trump describing the twice-yearly production as "ridiculous." While the bill aims to provide more evening sunshine during the summer, it faces significant hurdles in the Senate. Some Republicans, including Senator Tom Cotton, oppose the change because it would result in darker winter mornings for millions of Americans. Additionally, Orthodox Jewish organizations, represented by Rabbi A.D. Motzen, argue that permanent daylight saving time would delay morning prayers, potentially impacting work and school schedules. Conversely, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, led by Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, advocates for permanent standard time. They argue that standard time better aligns with human circadian rhythms and provides safer, brighter mornings for students. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where its ultimate success remains uncertain.

Sources

• America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now? — AP News
• Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress — NPR
• America tried permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s — and hated it — NBC News
• AASM celebrates introduction of the Sunshine for Our Kids Act to establish permanent standard time — American Academy of Sleep Medicine | AASM