President Donald Trump is urging the Senate to lock the nation's clocks on daylight saving time for good, days after the House overwhelmingly backed the move.
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act on July 14, 2026, by a bipartisan 308-117 vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), would end the twice-yearly ritual of "springing forward" and "falling back" — keeping the extra hour of evening sunlight year-round.
Trump backed the bill publicly, writing on Truth Social that it is "so important" given that "hundreds of millions of dollars are spent every year by people, cities, and states being forced to change their clocks."
Supporters say permanent daylight saving time could improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, lower crime, and boost retail, tourism, and outdoor recreation. Critics warn that winter sunrises in northern states wouldn't come until after 9 a.m. — raising safety concerns for children waiting for school buses in the dark.
Now the bill's fate rests with the Senate, which has not scheduled a vote. A similar measure died in the Senate in 2022 despite passing by unanimous consent. Unless Congress acts, Americans will still turn their clocks back on Sunday, November 1.