The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, with 308 votes in favor and 117 against. Proponents of the bill, including the White House, argue that the change would provide more daylight during the times when Americans are most active.
Benefits for Families and Local Businesses
Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., said that Americans are ready to “ditch the switch” and that changing the clock twice a year creates unnecessary disruption. He also stated that having more predictable daylight hours would be a practical improvement that benefits workers, businesses, and visitors alike, particularly in his home state of Florida where tourism is a cornerstone of the economy.
However, detractors of the bill argue that permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings, where children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.
Public Opinion and Next Steps
A 2025 poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that if forced to choose, most Americans would prefer to keep the extra hour of daylight in the evening. The bill will now need to be passed by the Senate before it can be signed into law.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
