Summary
The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. This law would stop Americans from changing their clocks twice a year and keep the time used from March to November all year long.
Key Facts
- The House voted 308-117 in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act.
- The bill aims to end clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round.
- The Senate may consider its version of the bill soon, introduced by Senator Rick Scott.
- President Donald Trump promised to support ending clock changes when he returned to office.
- Daylight saving time was first used in World War One to save energy and has changed several times since.
- Some states like Hawaii and Arizona, and US territories have never used daylight saving time.
- Critics say permanent daylight saving time could cause darker mornings in winter, which may be unsafe.
- Supporters argue that more morning light helps with better sleep and overall health.
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