Trump urges US Senate to act fast on ‘No More Changing the Clocks’ Act to make daylight saving permanent
US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again renewed his call for the Senate to act quickly to make daylight saving time permanent, saying that changing the clocks twice a year causes unnecessary disruption. His remarks came after the House of Representatives cleared the bill last month.
US President Donald Trump urged the US Senate to swiftly vote on the "NO MORE CHANGING THE CLOCKS ACT" in a Truth Social post. He asserted that keeping more daylight in the evening is advantageous, citing benefits such as enhanced safety and economic activity during winter. Trump emphasized the unnecessary disruption caused by twice-yearly clock changes, which he deemed "foolish" and "costly".
The Sunshine Protection Act, which seeks to make daylight saving time permanent, was recently passed by the US House of Representatives with a significant majority. However, the bill's fate in the Senate remains uncertain due to opposition from Republican Senator John Kennedy. Supporters argue that permanent daylight saving time would extend evening daylight and potentially boost economic activity, while opponents highlight the drawbacks of darker winter mornings for commuters, schoolchildren, and other essential workers.
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