Trump Urges Senate to Pass Permanent DST After House Backs Bill 308-117
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Trump Urges Senate to Pass Permanent DST After House Backs Bill 308-117
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Summary
Trump pressed Senate Republicans to clear holds and pass the Sunshine Protection Act after the House approved it 308-117, moving to end twice-yearly clock changes.
The president said permanent daylight saving time would cut accidents and crime, improve health, save money and help retail, tourism and restaurants with an extra hour of evening light.
Senate prospects remain uncertain despite bipartisan House support, with skepticism concentrated among lawmakers from the Midwest and agriculture-heavy states and concerns about darker winter mornings.
56% of Americans favor year-round daylight saving time, while an AP-NORC survey found only 12% support the current clock-changing system; Hawaii and most of Arizona already opt out of DST.