Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure
Summary
The Senate is unlikely to consider a House-passed bill to make daylight saving time permanent before the end of the year. President Donald Trump has pressed for the change, but senators remain divided over its effects, including later winter sunrises in some areas.Key Facts
- The bill would end the twice-yearly clock change by making daylight saving time permanent.
- The Senate is unlikely to act on the bill before year’s end.
- Daylight saving time ends early Sunday, when much of the country will turn clocks back one hour.
- Supporters say permanent daylight saving time would provide more afternoon daylight.
- Opponents warn that some commuters could face winter sunrises after 9 a.m.
- Sen. Tom Cotton said Congress had previously adopted permanent daylight saving time and later repealed it after people experienced late winter sunrises.
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