House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The House has successfully passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. Known as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, the bill gained strong bipartisan support, passing with a vote of 308 to 117. This marks a significant step in altering the timekeeping practices in the United States.

With this passage, the bill will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration. If it successfully passes in the Senate, President Trump has expressed his intention to sign it into law.

The establishment of permanent daylight saving time would mean an end to the biannual clock changes that have been a longstanding practice in many parts of the U.S. Advocates argue that this change could lead to various benefits including improved public health, energy savings, and economic boosts.

The bipartisan nature of the support for this bill highlights a collective interest across party lines in addressing the impacts of daylight saving time on society. The upcoming Senate discussions and potential signing into law will determine the final outcome.