The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would end the biannual daylight saving time clock changes in the United States permanently.
For Americans, that will mean an end to losing an hour of sleep once a year, and would allow clocks to remain permanently on daylight saving time rather than reverting to standard time in November.
The House passed the legislation, dubbed the Sunshine Protection Act, in a 308–117 vote, sending it to the Senate for approval.
“For decades, Americans have been asking a simple question: Why are we forcing families, businesses and communities to adjust their schedules every spring and fall?” Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), a co-sponsor of the bill, said during floor debate on the bill….
House Passes Legislation to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
