Trump's Daylight Saving Time Proposal Advances in House Vote

WHO:

CNN - President Trump stated, “Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are spent every year by people, Cities, and States, being forced to change their Clocks.”

CNN - Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone stated, “There’s a lot of science on this, and really the question is, why do we still change our clocks? That’s a question many of us ask every time we have to do it, and it’s getting harder and harder to justify.”

CNN - Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon expressed support for switching to permanent standard time, stating, “If we’re going to make a permanent change that affects every American, we should follow the science and prioritize Americans’ health, particularly that of the children.”

CNN - Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy mentioned, “I’m a little undecided as to where I go on this bill, but we’ve heard loud and clear that people don’t want to change the clocks.”

Newsweek - Rep. Vern Buchanan stated that Americans are “tired of the biannual time change.”

NY Post - Trump supports the effort regarding Daylight Saving Time.

Fox News - Opponents of the Sunshine Protection Act warn about potential disruptions.

WHAT:

CNN - The Sunshine Protection Act advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in May.

CNN - The House is set to vote on the measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time.

CNN - A bipartisan group of senators in 2025 sought unanimous consent to pass a similar measure regarding Daylight Saving Time, but were thwarted by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas.

CNN - The US House will vote on the measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time on Tuesday.

CNN - If the measure passes, it will head to the Senate for approval before going to the president for his signature.

CNN - According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states have enacted legislation to switch to year-round Daylight Saving Time if Congress allows it.

Newsweek - The proposed legislation includes a map showing new sunset and sunrise times in the U.S. if the bill passes.

NY Post - The Daylight Saving Time bill, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, cleared the House Rules Committee with a vote of 6-4.

Fox News - The Sunshine Protection Act has cleared a key House hurdle.

WHERE:

NY Post - The bill was discussed in the House of Representatives.

WHEN:

NY Post - The bill's advancement occurred during a recent House vote.

WHY:

CNN - Proponents argue that dropping the clock change would spare Americans from losing an hour of sleep in the spring and other inconveniences.

CNN - Proponents argue that more work hours in sunlight means less seasonal depression, more recreational and economic activity, and less crime in the evenings.

CNN - Proponents argue that dropping the clock change would come with benefits, including less seasonal depression and more recreational and economic activity.

CNN - Detractors warn that permanent Daylight Saving Time could have economic consequences, particularly for farmers who would face later sunrises.

Fox News - Opponents argue that permanent Daylight Saving Time could disrupt natural circadian rhythms.

HOW:

CNN - The bill allows states to opt out if they act before it takes effect, which could affect residents in Hawaii, much of Arizona, and various US territories who observe standard time.

CNN - Congress has previously tried to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time, adopting a measure in 1974 during an energy crisis, but reversed course due to unpopularity.

CNN - Lawmakers have previously tried to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time, adopting a measure in 1974 during an energy crisis, but reversed course due to unpopularity.

Drudge Report - The House is set to vote on making daylight saving time permanent.

NY Post - The bill allows states to lock in year-round Daylight Saving Time.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 02:48 UTC)

President Trump recently highlighted the financial burden of changing clocks, stating that "hundreds of millions of dollars are spent every year by people, cities, and states." The House is preparing to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to implement year-round Daylight Saving Time, a measure that advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in May. If passed, the bill would allow states to opt out before it takes effect, potentially impacting residents in Hawaii, much of Arizona, and various U.S. territories that currently observe standard time.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 22:15 UTC)

A group of Democratic representatives, including Frank Pallone and Mary Gay Scanlon, are advocating for a shift to permanent standard time, emphasizing the importance of following scientific evidence and prioritizing public health. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy remains undecided, reflecting a broader bipartisan struggle, as a similar measure was blocked last year by Senator Tom Cotton. Proponents of this change argue that extending daylight hours could lead to reduced seasonal depression, increased economic activity, and lower crime rates in the evenings.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 20:20 UTC)

The US House is set to vote on a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time on Tuesday, and if it passes, it will move to the Senate for approval before reaching the president's desk for his signature. Currently, 19 states have already enacted legislation to switch to year-round Daylight Saving Time, pending Congress's approval, with supporters arguing that it could reduce seasonal depression and boost recreational and economic activities. However, critics caution that making Daylight Saving Time permanent might lead to economic challenges, especially for farmers who would have to deal with later sunrises, a concern that has been raised before when lawmakers attempted a similar change during the energy crisis of 1974.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 12:24 UTC)

Representative Vern Buchanan has expressed that Americans are “tired of the biannual time change.” The proposed legislation includes a map that outlines new sunset and sunrise times across the U.S. if the bill is approved. The House is preparing to vote on making daylight saving time permanent.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 08:38 UTC)

President Trump has expressed his support for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that aims to establish permanent Daylight Saving Time. The legislation recently passed a key hurdle in the House of Representatives, clearing the House Rules Committee with a vote of six to four. However, opponents of the bill warn that making Daylight Saving Time permanent could disrupt natural circadian rhythms.