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House to Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving, Trump Backs

7/10/2026

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The U.S. House will vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.
President Donald Trump backs the Sunshine Protection Act, which cleared the Energy and Commerce Committee 48-1 and is supported by laws in 19 states awaiting federal approval.
Senator Tom Cotton warned permanent daylight saving time would push sunrises to a late hour, forcing children to walk to school in dark.

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The U.S. House will vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.
President Donald Trump backs the Sunshine Protection Act, which cleared the Energy and Commerce Committee 48-1 and is supported by laws in 19 states awaiting federal approval.
Senator Tom Cotton warned permanent daylight saving time would push sunrises to a late hour, forcing children to walk to school in dark.