The countdown is on until Americans turn their clocks back, bringing brighter mornings and earlier sunsets.
President Donald Trump, however, is hoping to end the twice-yearly clock change and has repeatedly urged senators to take up the Sunshine Protection Act
. The House approved the bill in July by a 308-117 vote, and if enacted, it would make daylight saving time permanent for most of the country.“The Senate must vote on the NO MORE CHANGING THE CLOCKS ACT as soon as possible,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Aug. 15. He argued that later evening sunlight would be beneficial and said Americans are tired of the “disruption and chaos” caused by changing clocks twice a year."
Senators are scheduled to return to Washington on Sept. 14, just weeks
before daylight saving time ends Nov. 1.
Lawmakers remain divided over whether permanent daylight saving time is the right solution, and no Senate vote has been scheduled.
Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has warned that year-round daylight saving time could result in winter sunrises as late as 9:30 a.m. in some parts of the country. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas has also raised concerns about children traveling to school in darkness during winter mornings.
Supporters argue that Americans are ready to stop changing their clocks and would welcome additional evening daylight. Florida Sen. Rick Scott has said people would be excited to end the practice of switching back and forth every year, reported USA TODAY.
Here's what to know about daylight saving time becoming permanent.
Could the Sunshine Protection Act still become law?
It is possible, but the bill is still awaiting action in the Senate. Both chambers are currently on summer recess, with the Senate scheduled to return Sept. 14.
When does daylight saving time end in 2026?
Clocks will move back one hour on Nov. 1 if Congress does not act before then.
The Senate remains divided, and no vote has been scheduled.
USA TODAY contributed to this story.
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