Trump renews push for permanent daylight saving
The president criticized the Senate on social media after the House passed a bill to end twice-yearly clock changes earlier this year.
By Giulia Marshall ·
President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent on Monday, criticizing the Senate for failing to pass the legislation.
In a post on Truth Social, the president expressed frustration over the early sunset times in November.
“Too bad the Senate has not yet approved the Sunshine Protection Act or, the I Don’t Want to Change My Clocks Anymore Act. It’s so dark outside, so early (Sunset was 5:06 P.M., and it was dark by 5:31 P.M. Isn’t that ridiculous?),” Trump wrote.
The House approved the bill to end the semi-annual clock change on July 14, with a vote of 308 to 117.
The measure did not clear the Senate before Americans switched their clocks back on Nov. 1.
Trump noted that the House sent the bill to the Senate with strong bipartisan support, but the upper chamber did not take it up.
He said he did not want to make a large political deal out of the issue before the midterm election to avoid affecting specific Senate races.
“The House sent it over to the Senate with great bipartisan support, numerous times (308-117), but the Senate didn’t take it up. We have far bigger priorities, but I will keep fighting for this!” he added.
The next step for the bill is a potential new push in the Senate after the midterm election.
Supporters of the change argue it provides more daylight during peak activity hours, while opponents cite concerns about early morning darkness for commuters in certain states.
