Americans may be one step closer to saying goodbye to the twice-a-year ritual of changing their clocks.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across most of the country. The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate, where its future remains uncertain before it could be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
If the bill becomes law, Americans would no longer have to “spring forward” each March or “fall back” every November. Supporters say the change would provide more evening daylight, reduce sleep disruptions caused by changing the clocks, and encourage outdoor activities and economic growth.
Not everyone agrees. Critics argue that permanent Daylight Saving Time could lead to darker winter mornings, making it more difficult and potentially less safe for students, commuters, and early-morning workers. Health experts have also debated whether permanent Standard Time would better align with the body’s natural sleep cycle.
The House approved the measure by a 308-117 bipartisan vote, marking the latest effort to eliminate the long-standing practice of changing clocks twice a year. A similar proposal passed the Senate in 2022 but failed to become law after it stalled in the House.
If approved by the Senate and signed into law, the legislation would end the biannual clock changes for most states that observe Daylight Saving Time. States that already remain on permanent Standard Time, including Hawaii and most of Arizona, would continue operating under their current system unless they choose otherwise
