Permanent Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. Put Off Until After the Elections
The “Sunshine Protection Act,” which aims to end the twice-yearly clock changes in the United States, will reportedly not be put to a Senate vote before the November 3 midterm elections. According to FOX 2 Detroit, the bill, which passed the House of Representatives on July 14 by a vote of 308–117, was not taken up by the Senate before lawmakers left for the pre-election recess.
The bill would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, effectively ending the practice of setting clocks back by one hour in November. States would also be given the option to opt out before the permanent arrangement takes effect. U.S. President Donald Trump has also voiced support for ending the twice-yearly clock changes.
Supporters of the bill argue that permanent daylight saving time would provide more daylight during the evening hours, while opponents warn that it could result in darker mornings for longer periods during the winter months. It remains unclear whether the Senate will take up the bill after the elections.
