House Advances Bill to End Twice-Yearly Clock Changes
- Michael Walker
- Jul 16
- 1 min read
WASHINGTON (DC) — Americans may be one step closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change.
The U.S. House voted 308-117 Tuesday, July 14, to approve the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The bill now goes to the Senate where the future of the bill is more uncertain.
Supporters say the proposal would give people more daylight in the evening and end the inconvenience of changing clocks every spring and fall. The White House has backed the measure, and President Donald Trump has also voiced support.
Backers of the bill say permanent daylight saving time could encourage more outdoor activity and help businesses, especially in tourism-heavy states such as Florida.
Opponents, however, say the change could mean darker mornings during the winter months, raising concerns for children heading to school and for early-morning commuters.
Public opinion appears to favor the proposal. A 2025 AP-NORC poll found that 56% of Americans would choose permanent daylight saving time if required to pick one system year-round.
A similar bill passed the Senate in 2022 but did not become law. The current measure must still win Senate approval before it can be sent to the president.
