House passes bill to make daylight saving permanent

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act yesterday in a 308-117 vote, sending the President-supported bill to the Senate. The legislation aims to make daylight saving time permanent.

It would eliminate the biannual clock change and add more evening daylight, which proponents of the bill say would support local businesses and outdoor family time.

However, opponents, who prefer more light in the morning, warn of hazardous pitch-black winter mornings for farmers, commuters, and students.

The legislation faces an uncertain path as similar bills have failed to advance in Congress twice over the past four years. President Donald Trump has signaled he will sign it.

However, individual states would also retain the right to opt out before the law takes effect.

Public opinion heavily favors the change. A 2025 AP-NORC poll revealed that 56% of American adults prefer permanent daylight saving time, compared to about 4 in 10 who prefer standard time.