President Trump has called on Congress to legislate permanent daylight saving time, eliminating biannual clock changes. He expressed this proposal on Truth Social, describing the shift as popular and a way to alleviate government costs. This follows the reintroduction of the Sunshine Protection Act by Florida lawmakers, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent. Despite past support, Trump acknowledged varying public opinions on the matter, referencing concerns about dark mornings for schoolchildren. The debate was reignited during a recent Senate hearing, indicating ongoing discussions among legislators regarding time changes.
President Trump is urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes that many find inconvenient and costly for the government.
The Sunshine Protection Act has been reintroduced, aiming to establish year-round daylight saving time, a proposal with previous support but lacking House vote.
While Trump previously supported making daylight saving time permanent, he recently acknowledged the divided opinions on the issue, calling it a '50/50 issue'.
Senator Ted Cruz debated the issue in a Senate hearing, demonstrating the ongoing discussions among lawmakers concerning the potential changes to the time system.
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