A bipartisan bill to end the twice-yearly clock change has taken a step forward in the US Congress.
The House Rules Committee voted 6-4 on Monday to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, clearing the way for a potential vote by the full House of Representatives.
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The legislation, introduced by Florida Republican Representative Vern Buchanan, would establish daylight saving time as the permanent standard across the country.
If enacted, the change would shift sunrises and sunsets to later times, providing more evening daylight during the darker months.
Bipartisan Support and Next Steps
The measure has gained support from both parties, including backing from Donald Trump and several Democratic lawmakers.
Earlier, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the bill in May with a 48-1 vote.
Following that vote, Trump expressed his endorsement on Truth Social, calling it "the far more popular alternative."
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To become law, the bill must still pass the full House and then clear the US Senate.
Daylight saving time was first introduced in the early 20th century as a wartime measure to conserve energy and maximize daylight.
Currently, most US states adjust their clocks twice a year, except Hawaii and most of Arizona.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states have passed laws to adopt permanent daylight saving time, pending federal approval.
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Some sleep medicine experts argue that permanent standard time is healthier because it aligns better with human circadian rhythms.
