US House votes for permanent daylight saving time
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The measure, fittingly named the Sunshine Protection Act, passed on a 308-117 vote.
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Olivia Diaz
- The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate's approval remains uncertain amid mixed political support.
- Supporters argue permanent daylight saving time offers more daylight for health and recreation, while opponents warn it disrupts natural body rhythms and morning light.
- States could still opt out for year-round standard time if the bill passes, reflecting ongoing debate over the best time system for Americans' well-being.
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WASHINGTON – The US House on July 14 voted overwhelmingly to make daylight saving time permanent, but the measure to spare Americans the semi-annual clock-changing that shortens winter days faces an uncertain path to enactment.
The measure, fittingly named the Sunshine Protection Act, passed on a 308-117 vote. Its fate is murky in the Senate, where one GOP leader said it was unclear whether it could move ahead and at least one Republican appears inclined to try to block it.
