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House Sets Floor Vote on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The move could lock clocks an hour ahead nationwide and force further debate in the Senate over health, safety and state opt-outs.

The clock tower of St. Andrew's Catholic Church is pictured in Pasadena, California, U.S., January 24, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
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A billboard in Florida advocates for the end of Daylight Savings Time.
Sunlight falls on the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 13.

Overview

  • The House Rules Committee advanced the Sunshine Protection Act on Monday, clearing the way for a full House floor vote this week.
  • The bill would repeal part of the 1966 Uniform Time Act to make daylight saving time year‑round while allowing states to stay on standard time if they choose.
  • The measure won strong committee support earlier in May with a 48‑1 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee and has backing from President Donald Trump.
  • Major medical, education and safety groups back permanent standard time and lawmakers including Sen. Tom Cotton warn of very late winter sunrises that could leave children commuting in darkness; an amendment to require standard time was rejected in committee.
  • If the House approves the bill it still needs Senate approval and the president’s signature to become law, and about 19–20 states have prepassed laws that would switch to year‑round daylight saving time only if Congress authorizes the change.