The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 308-117 to pass a bill making daylight saving time permanent year-round. The measure allows states to opt out and now heads to the Senate.
- House passes Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support
- Bill allows states like Hawaii and Arizona to maintain standard time
- President Trump has expressed changing positions on the issue over the years
- Critics argue about negative effects of extended winter darkness
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President's Position On Bill | 1 Difference | Majority reports current support; CBS notes historical changes in stance | ▼ |
| Bill Passage Vote Count | Broad Agreement | 308-117 in favor of Sunshine Protection Act | |
| States Opt Out Provision | Broad Agreement | Bill allows states to maintain standard time if exemption exists before enactment | |
| Historical Attempts At Permanent Daylight Saving Time | Broad Agreement | Permanent DST attempted during WWII and 1974, both repealed within a year |
President's Position On Bill
▼Majority reports current support; CBS notes historical changes in stance
Bill Passage Vote Count
Broad Agreement308-117 in favor of Sunshine Protection Act
States Opt Out Provision
Broad AgreementBill allows states to maintain standard time if exemption exists before enactment
Historical Attempts At Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Broad AgreementPermanent DST attempted during WWII and 1974, both repealed within a year
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According to multiple reports, the Sunshine Protection Act passed with a vote of 308-117 and will now move to the Senate for consideration. President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for the measure, which aims to end the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks that has been observed across most of the United States since the 1960s.
The bill allows states to opt out of year-round daylight saving time, a provision that would benefit Hawaii and Arizona, which do not currently observe it. Supporters argue that making daylight saving time permanent would reduce sleep disturbances, workplace injuries, and car crashes while spurring more economic activity during winter evenings.
However, the measure faces opposition from U.S. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and others who argue that it would result in absurdly late winter sunrises, forcing children to go to school in darkness. Sleep experts have also criticized the idea, advocating for permanent standard time instead to better align with people's circadian rhythms.
The Senate previously passed a similar measure in 2022, but the House did not take it up at the time due to opposition. The U.S. has tried making daylight saving time permanent before, during World War Two and again in 1974, but both attempts were repealed less than a year later due to unpopularity.
Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey stated on Monday as the House Rules Committee considered the measure, 'I don't really know anybody who wants to change the clock anymore.' GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida, who introduced the bill, said Tuesday that the clock changes disrupt schedules for no good reason.
President Trump's position on the issue has changed over the years. He has called both for daylight saving time to be eliminated and for it to be made permanent. In May, when the bill advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Mr. Trump said he would sign it into law if it makes it to his desk.
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