October 8, 2026

House GOP Urges Senate to Pass Permanent Daylight Saving Time

House Republicans passed the Sunshine Protection Act with a bipartisan vote of 308 to 117.
President Trump has publicly called for the Senate to act on making daylight saving time permanent.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated there is currently no clear path for the bill in the Senate.
Critics, including Senator Tom Cotton, argue against permanent daylight saving time due to concerns over dark winter mornings.

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