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Trump urges Senate to pass House's permanent daylight saving time plan
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Key Points:
- The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the biannual clock changes, and the Senate must now decide whether to approve it.
- Advocates, including Sen. Rick Scott and former President Donald Trump, argue that permanent daylight saving time benefits southern states with more evening sunlight and reduces health and economic costs associated with clock changes.
- Opponents, particularly from northern states like Vermont, express concerns about darker mornings under permanent daylight saving time, which could affect safety and daily routines.
- The issue is bipartisan, with supporters citing health benefits and convenience, but there is no consensus in states with multiple time zones, complicating the debate.
- Historical precedent shows a similar attempt in the 1970s to adopt year-round daylight saving time was reversed after six months due to public dissatisfaction, serving as a cautionary tale for current lawmakers.
