House Passes 308-117 Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent, Faces Dim Senate Odds
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 14
House Passes 308-117 Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent, Faces Dim Senate Odds
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 14
Summary
A 308-117 House vote approved legislation Tuesday to end twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time in place year-round.
Trump’s White House backed the bill and Florida lawmakers pushed it as a boost for tourism, restaurants, recreation and golf, while supporters said only 12% of Americans want to keep the current system.
Ninety-five Democrats and 22 Republicans still opposed the measure, citing darker school mornings, farmer concerns, and risks to sleep, mental health and public safety.
The bill’s path in the Senate looks weak: John Thune opposed a similar version in 2025, Tom Cotton has long resisted permanent daylight saving time, and John Barrasso said the issue remains complicated.