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 one step 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 changes as a "ridiculous" production. While the bill passed the House, it faces an uncertain path in the Senate. The legislation faces opposition from several groups. Orthodox Jewish organizations, including Agudath Israel of America, expressed concern that a later sunrise would delay morning prayers, potentially affecting work and school schedules. Additionally, medical advocates and parents have raised concerns regarding the human body's internal clock and the safety of children walking to school in the dark during winter mornings. If the bill becomes law, the U.S. will remain on daylight saving time year-round, except in regions like Hawaii and Arizona that already use standard time.