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August 17, 2026

Senate Faces Deadline to Act on Permanent Daylight Saving Time

  • The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
  • President Trump urges Senate Republicans to support the bill, citing bipartisan interest.
  • Concerns remain about the impact on states with varying time zones and winter daylight.

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