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President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the 'Sunshine Protection Act,' which aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill passed the House in July but faces opposition in the Senate, where some senators argue it would reduce morning sunlight, particularly affecting schoolchildren and working Americans.

President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the 'Sunshine Protection Act,' which aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill passed the House in July but faces opposition in the Senate, where some members argue it would reduce morning sunlight, particularly affecting schoolchildren and workers.

President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the 'Sunshine Protection Act' to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill passed the House in July but faces opposition in the Senate, with critics like Sen. Tom Cotton arguing it would reduce morning sunlight. Trump claims the change would reduce accidents, crime, and health risks, while supporters like Sen. Rick Scott push for swift Senate action.

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 Sunshine Protection Act in a bipartisan vote to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, with 308-117 support. The bill, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan, aims to eliminate biannual clock changes but faces uncertainty in the Senate. It would allow Hawaii, Arizona, and other non-DST states to opt for permanent standard time.

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 US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, received backing from President Donald Trump and is designed to eliminate biannual clock changes. States not observing daylight saving time, such as Hawaii and Arizona, would have the option to remain on standard time.

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. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), will now head to the Senate.

A bipartisan House committee advanced the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to make Daylight Saving Time permanent with an opt-out option. President Donald Trump supports the measure, which aims to eliminate the twice-a-year clock change, citing benefits like improved public health and economic activity. The bill cleared a key hurdle with a 6-4 vote in the House Rules Committee.

A bipartisan Daylight Saving Time bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, cleared a House Rules Committee hurdle and is advancing to a floor vote. The measure, backed by President Donald Trump and supported by 20 states, aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent with an opt-out option for states.

A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.

President Trump is championing the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating twice-yearly clock changes. The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the bill with a 48-1 vote, with both Republican and Democratic support. Trump argues the change would save hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually on clock adjustments and provide longer daylight hours.

President Trump is championing the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating twice-yearly clock changes. The bill was advanced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee in a 48-1 vote and has bipartisan support with 32 House cosponsors and 18 Senate cosponsors.

President Trump praised the House Energy and Commerce Committee's approval of the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. The committee voted 48-1 to report the bill, introduced by Florida Republicans Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Vern Buchanan, as part of a larger transportation funding package.