Trump could finally end one of Americans’ most hated traditions — clock changes for Daylight Saving Time
President Trump has endorsed a congressional bill aimed at making Daylight Saving Time permanent, following strong bipartisan support from a House committee. The Sunshine Protection Act, which passed with a 48-1 vote, seeks to eliminate the biannual clock changes that many Americans dislike. While proponents argue it could enhance public safety and economic productivity, critics raise concerns about its impact on health and natural sleep cycles.
- ▪The Sunshine Protection Act aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent by eliminating the standard time switch.
- ▪The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, passing with a 48-1 vote.
- ▪Critics argue that permanent daylight savings could disrupt natural sleep cycles and lead to late winter sunrises.
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US News Trump could finally end one of Americans’ most hated traditions — clock changes for Daylight Saving Time By Alex Oliveira Published May 22, 2026, 3:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump threw his support behind a congressional bill to end the twice-a-year Daylight Savings Time switch after a House committee backed the bid with overwhelming bipartisan support. House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the Sunshine Protection Act on Thursday by a 48-1 vote — which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The measure appears to have wide support in the House, with 32 bipartisan cosponsors of the bill. A similar measure in the Senate has 18 cosponsors from both parties.
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