A 308-117 House vote on July 14 advanced H.R. 139 to the Senate, where a companion bill has sat in committee since Jan. 7, 2025.
In Florida, permanent daylight saving time would not add daylight but shift it later in winter, pushing some sunrises past 8 a.m. while extending evening light by an hour.
Tallahassee's winter-solstice sunrise would move from 7:29 a.m. to 8:29 a.m., while Miami's would shift from 7:03 a.m. to 8:03 a.m.; summer sunrise and sunset times would stay unchanged.
Supporters including bill sponsor Rep. Vern Buchanan say ending twice-yearly clock changes would bring stability and more usable evening light, while critics cite darker school commutes and health concerns tied to reduced morning light.
The Senate remains the main hurdle despite Trump's support, and 19 states have already enacted laws contingent on Congress allowing year-round daylight saving time.