Daylight Savings Bill Advances but 19 States Are Already Waiting to Make the Switch

The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (308-117) to make daylight saving time permanent and end twice-yearly clock changes (Credit: Jianfeng Yang/Unsplash)

The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to advance a major legislative change that could alter how millions of Americans experience their daily routines. Lawmakers in Washington approved a proposal aimed at establishing a permanent time framework across the country, seeking to eliminate the long-standing practice of changing the clocks twice a year.

While the draft legislation marks a significant step forward, it must still clear critical hurdles before the nation can finally freeze its schedules.