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Trump Pushes Permanent Daylight Saving After 48-1 Vote

5/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent after a 48-1 Energy and Commerce Committee vote.
Supporters say permanent daylight saving would boost health, cut traffic accidents and crime, while an October poll showed 47 % oppose the current system.
Critics warn permanent daylight saving would leave winter mornings dark in the Midwest and eastern United States.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent after a 48-1 Energy and Commerce Committee vote.
Supporters say permanent daylight saving would boost health, cut traffic accidents and crime, while an October poll showed 47 % oppose the current system.
Critics warn permanent daylight saving would leave winter mornings dark in the Midwest and eastern United States.