Gus Bilirakis

The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide with a 308-117 bipartisan vote. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, aims to eliminate semiannual clock changes and has support from President Donald Trump, though its Senate prospects are unclear. Some health experts argue standard time is better for human circadian rhythms.

The U.S. House passed the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide with a 308-117 vote. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, is supported by President Donald Trump and aims to eliminate twice-yearly clock changes, though it faces Senate uncertainty. Some representatives highlighted economic and health benefits, while others raised concerns about standard time's advantages for circadian rhythms.

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate biannual clock changes. Proponents argue it would reduce disruptions and provide more evening sunlight, while critics warn of winter darkness and economic impacts on sectors like farming. The bill now moves to the Senate, with President Donald Trump and Florida Republicans supporting it.

The U.S. House passed the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, with 308-117 votes. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, aims to eliminate biannual clock changes and is supported by President Donald Trump, though its Senate future remains uncertain. Opponents, including Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean, argue standard time is healthier for body rhythms.

The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, eliminating biannual clock changes. The bill, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan, received backing from President Donald Trump and faces uncertain prospects in the Senate. Opponents, including Rep. Madeleine Dean, cited health concerns tied to standard time.

The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support, making daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, passed 308-117 and would eliminate biannual clock changes, though its Senate prospects remain uncertain. States not observing daylight saving time, like Hawaii and Arizona, could opt to remain on standard time.

The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with a 308-117 vote. The bill allows states to opt out if their legislatures act before enactment, but requires Senate approval to become law. Supporters argue it would provide more evening daylight for families and businesses, while opponents warn of darker winter mornings and safety concerns.

Actor Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' attended a Capitol Hill event with bipartisan lawmakers to promote religious freedom ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The event, hosted by Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), included religious leaders and highlighted the Baha’i faith's 'A Common Endeavor' letter advocating for unity and shared ideals.

Actor Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' attended a Capitol Hill event hosted by U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Gus Bilirakis to highlight religious freedom as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary. Wilson, a Baha’i faith member, released a letter advocating for unity and shared ideals, joined by bipartisan lawmakers and religious leaders.

Actor Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' joined U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Gus Bilirakis at a Capitol Hill event to promote religious freedom. The event marked 250 years of religious freedom in the U.S. and included the release of the Baha’i faith’s letter 'A Common Endeavor,' emphasizing unity and shared ideals.