US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The bill would make daylight saving time permanent after a 48-1 committee vote, while still letting states opt out.
- On Thursday, a notice confirmed the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.
- In May, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 to advance the legislation, demonstrating strong bipartisan support for ending the twice-yearly clock changes.
- Representative Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, has regularly proposed the measure since 2018, citing improved safety and economic benefits from permanent daylight saving time.
- Despite House momentum, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, opposes the measure, warning it would force children to attend school in darkness during late winter sunrises.
- President Donald Trump has urged an end to the 'Clock' changes; Congress repealed year-round daylight saving time in 1974 due to unpopularity, complicating the path forward.
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House To Vote On Making Daylight Saving Permanent
Inside Congress reports: House GOP leaders are planning to put legislation on the floor next week that would make daylight saving time permanent in hopes of softening a revolt led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. According to four people granted anonymity to describe internal party strategy, GOP leaders are moving ahead with a vote on the so-called Sunshine Protection Act because the bill is a major priority for Florida Republicans, including Luna. Lu…
U.S. House to vote on bill making daylight saving time permanent
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