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The House of Representatives voted 308-117 Tuesday to pass a bill that seeks to make Daylight Saving Time permanent and put an end to switching clocks twice a year. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, introduced by Republican Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan, is backed by President Donald Trump. However, the bill still has to pass the Senate before it reaches the president’s desk. The bipartisan bill was supported by a majority of members from both parties. However 95 Democrats and 22 Republicans voted against it. US House passes bill to make House make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Now heads to the US Senate The vote was 308-117 https://t.co/9EjoEAwGGp pic.twitter.com/aAfoIxRi4P — Politics & Poll Tracker (@PollTracker2024)…Open
President Donald J. Trump has announced his support for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent throughout the year.
President Donald J. Trump has endorsed the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the U.S. and eliminate biannual clock changes. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: The bill is part of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, a broader funding package passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee with a 48-1 vote. The Sunshine Protection Act was introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (F-RL) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), who took over the bill from now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio . They argue that making Daylight Saving Time permanent throughout the year could encourage outdoor activity, boost public health, lower the crime rate, and reduce traffic accidents. The President highlighted the…Open