President Donald J. Trump has endorsed the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the U.S. and eliminate biannual clock changes.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has announced his support for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent throughout the year. 📺 DETAIL: The bill is part of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, a broader funding package passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee with a 48-1 vote. The Sunshine Protection Act was introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (F-RL) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), who took over the bill from now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They argue that making Daylight Saving Time permanent throughout the year could encourage outdoor activity, boost public health, lower the crime rate, and reduce traffic accidents. The President highlighted the financial burden of biannual clock changes, as well as the heavy equipment needed to make the changes.to clock towers. “I am going to work very hard to see The Sunshine Protection Act signed into Law. It’s time that people can stop worrying about the Clock, not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production,” the President said on Truth Social on Thursday. Clock changes are seen by many as an inconvenient and outdated practice. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “Floridians and Americans across the country are tired of the biannual time change, and the evidence is clear that permanent daylight saving time can improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, lower crime and encourage more outdoor activity.” – Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) 🎯 IMPACT: If passed, the Sunshine Protection Act would eliminate the biannual time changes that many Americans find disruptive. The bill’s progress signals growing bipartisan support for one of the President’s objectives. President Turmp has pushed for reform since last year. States that do not exempt themselves before the act is implemented would be required to set their clocks to the time observed between March and November. Furthermore, Hawaii and most of Arizona would remain exempt from the bill’s changes, given that both states observe standard time throughout the year. The President further announced that the administration would be using Daylight Saving Time: “We are going with the far more popular alternative, Saving Daylight, which gives you a longer, brighter Day — And who can be against that — This is an easy one!“ |
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 21, 2026
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