The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, a bill that would establish permanent daylight saving time across the United States. The measure received broad bipartisan support with a vote of 308-117.
The legislation, sponsored by Representative Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), aims to end the twice-yearly practice of “springing forward” and “falling back.” While proponents suggest it could offer benefits like increased energy savings and reduced traffic accidents, no specific data on these effects was included in reports. The bill allows states to opt out of permanent daylight saving time if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
The move advances a yearslong effort to standardize time nationwide. Notably, the bill had backing from former President Donald Trump, who previously voiced support for ending the bi-annual clock changes. No sources detailed current presidential administration views on the legislation.
While the House vote demonstrates significant agreement on addressing the issue of daylight saving time, the bill now faces an uncertain path in the Senate. It is unclear whether the Senate will take up the measure and if it has sufficient support to pass that chamber. No timeline for Senate consideration was reported.
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