Map Shows States That Approved Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Summary
Nineteen U.S. states have approved laws to observe daylight saving time permanently, but these laws cannot start until Congress changes federal rules. The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate has not yet voted on it, so clocks will still change on November 1.Key Facts
- Nineteen states have passed laws to keep daylight saving time year-round if federal law changes.
- The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
- The Senate has not scheduled a vote on the bill, and time is running out before the November clock change.
- States like Delaware require neighboring states to also adopt permanent daylight saving time before their law can take effect.
- President Donald Trump supports making daylight saving time permanent, citing benefits like reduced crime and better health.
- Experts warn permanent daylight saving time may cause very late sunrises in winter, potentially disrupting sleep.
- Without Senate action, Americans will still set clocks back one hour on November 1.
- More daylight in the evenings is seen as beneficial for activities like sports, tourism, and retail.
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