The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.
The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act with a 308-117 vote, moving the nation closer to making daylight saving time permanent. The legislation aims to eliminate the biannual ritual of "springing forward" and "falling back," providing Americans with an extra hour of evening sunlight during the winter months. The administration announced support for the measure, with President Trump describing the twice-yearly clock change as a "ridiculous" production. While the bill passed the House, it now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. The proposal faces some opposition from Orthodox Jewish organizations. Rabbi A.D. Motzen, national director of government affairs for Agudath Israel of America, noted that a later sunrise would delay the morning prayer service, potentially affecting work and school schedules. Additionally, some health advocates and parents expressed concerns regarding the human body's internal clock and the safety of children walking to school in the dark during winter mornings.