The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to end the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks, passing bipartisan legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across most of the nation.Lawmakers passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a 308-117 vote on Tuesday (Jul 14), reviving a popular proposal that has historically stalled in Congress despite overwhelming public support.If signed into law, Americans would no longer "spring forward" in March or "fall back" in November. Instead, the country would stay on later-sunset hours year-round, unless individual states actively choose to opt out.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-a-prison-for-fallen-angels-hidden-beneath-antarctica-why-the-book-of-enoch-theory-is-going-viral-1784085520567">Is a prison for fallen angels hidden beneath Antarctica? Why the Book of Enoch theory is going viral</a><h2>‘Here Comes the Sun’ on the House Floor</h2>Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.), who was presiding over the vote, played the iconic Beatles song "Here Comes the Sun" directly from his phone as the final, successful tally was read out.The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), received a massive boost from the White House. Ahead of the vote, administration officials called the bill a "popular, common-sense reform," confirming that advisers would recommend the president sign the bill if it reaches his desk.Trump has previously championed the change on Truth Social, calling the current biannual time shift "costly and unnecessary" and writing: "It’s time that people can stop worrying about the 'Clock'."<h2>Senate opposition remains a hurdle</h2>The House vote does not guarantee the bill will become law. A Senate version stalled last year after Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas objected to speeding it through by unanimous consent.Cotton has argued that permanent daylight saving time could create problems in parts of the country where winter mornings would stay dark until 9 am or later. He has warned that this could make school runs and early commutes riskier.A senior Hill aide said Cotton still has the same concerns and expects to ask Senate Majority Leader John Thune not to bring the bill up for a vote.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/these-monsters-are-sick-ice-shoots-man-dead-in-front-of-3-year-old-daughter-in-maine-officials-later-admit-he-wasn-t-the-target-1784003382469">'These monsters are sick': ICE shoots man dead in front of 3-year-old daughter in Maine; officials later admit he wasn't the target</a><h2>A divisive century-old debate</h2>The debate over daylight saving has raged since it was first introduced as a temporary wartime energy-saving measure in 1942.&nbsp;Supporters say permanent daylight saving time would be simpler, save money and avoid the disruption of changing clocks every spring and fall. Critics say it would leave too many people waking up in the dark during the winter months.Today, Arizona, Hawaii and several US territories do not observe daylight saving time at all, while 19 states have passed laws that would allow year-round daylight saving time if Congress gives the green light. &nbsp;

The US House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, potentially ending the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks. But the proposal still faces a major hurdle in the Senate before Americans can say goodbye to 'spring forward' and 'fall back'. 

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to end the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks, passing bipartisan legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across most of the nation. Lawmakers passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a 308-117 vote on Tuesday (Jul 14), reviving a popular proposal that has historically stalled in Congress despite overwhelming public support. If signed into law, Americans would no longer "spring forward" in March or "fall back" in November. Instead, the country would stay on later-sunset hours year-round, unless individual states actively choose to opt out. Also read | Is a prison for fallen angels hidden beneath Antarctica? Why the Book of Enoch theory is going viral ‘Here Comes the Sun’ on the House Floor Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.), who was presiding over the vote, played the iconic Beatles song "Here Comes the Sun" directly from his phone as the final, successful tally was read out. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), received a massive boost from the White House. Ahead of the vote, administration officials called the bill a "popular, common-sense reform," confirming that advisers would recommend the president sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Trump has previously championed the change on Truth Social, calling the current biannual time shift "costly and unnecessary" and writing: "It’s time that people can stop worrying about the 'Clock'." Senate opposition remains a hurdle The House vote does not guarantee the bill will become law. A Senate version stalled last year after Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas objected to speeding it through by unanimous consent. Cotton has argued that permanent daylight saving time could create problems in parts of the country where winter mornings would stay dark until 9 am or later. He has warned that this could make school runs and early commutes riskier. A senior Hill aide said Cotton still has the same concerns and expects to ask Senate Majority Leader John Thune not to bring the bill up for a vote. Also read | 'These monsters are sick': ICE shoots man dead in front of 3-year-old daughter in Maine; officials later admit he wasn't the target A divisive century-old debate The debate over daylight saving has raged since it was first introduced as a temporary wartime energy-saving measure in 1942. Supporters say permanent daylight saving time would be simpler, save money and avoid the disruption of changing clocks every spring and fall. Critics say it would leave too many people waking up in the dark during the winter months. Today, Arizona, Hawaii and several US territories do not observe daylight saving time at all, while 19 states have passed laws that would allow year-round daylight saving time if Congress gives the green light.

The US House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, potentially ending the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks. But the proposal still faces a major hurdle in the Senate before Americans can say goodbye to 'spring forward' and 'fall back'.&nbsp;

No more clock changes? US House backs permanent Daylight Saving Time after years of debate

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/too-many-people-dying-trump-pushes-russia-for-ceasefire-asks-kremlin-to-get-going-as-thousands-die-in-senseless-war-8952054" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> has once again called on Congress to back a bill that would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent across the country.
In a post shared on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, &ldquo;The House and Senate should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day. Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!! DJT&rdquo;
The debate on whether to stop changing the clocks twice a year has been around for decades. On Thursday, during a Senate hearing, Commerce Chair Ted Cruz said that most lawmakers agree on ending the current system, but there&rsquo;s no consensus on what should replace it. Some prefer permanent DST, which brings more light in the evening. Others want permanent standard time, which gives more light in the early morning.
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<h2>What is Daylight Saving Time?</h2>
Daylight Saving Time runs from March to November. Most states move the clocks forward by one hour, meaning the sun sets later in the evening, but people lose an hour of sleep when the change happens.
The idea was first introduced during World War I to give workers more daylight hours and cut down on energy use. That early law also created the five time zones the US still follows today.
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<h2>The ongoing debate</h2>
Efforts to get rid of DST have been going on for over a century. The original World War I version lasted just over a year before being scrapped in 1919. It returned during World War II under the name &ldquo;wartime&rdquo; but was again removed once the conflict ended.
After that, different parts of the country did things their own way, leading to widespread confusion. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act to bring order to the system. It created a national start and end date for DST, but gave states the option to opt out. Only Arizona and Hawaii chose to stay on standard time year-round.
<h2>Why do people want to end clock change?</h2>
Many people support ending the twice-yearly clock shift. For people, the concern is mostly about health. Changing the clocks can throw off sleep schedules, raise the risk of accidents, and even increase the chance of heart attacks and strokes, at least temporarily.
Others argue that keeping clocks in line with &ldquo;natural&rdquo; time, the natural rhythm of daylight and darkness, is better for overall well being.
The National Council of State Governments says more than 750 bills and resolutions have been introduced in state legislatures, most of them pushing for permanent daylight saving time.
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Trump first showed support for ending the clock change last December. But in March, he noted that the issue still divides public opinion, &ldquo;If something is a 50/50 issue, it&rsquo;s hard to get excited about it. I assume people would like to have more light later, but some people want to have more light earlier because they don&rsquo;t want to take their kids to school in the dark.&rdquo;

World: In a post shared on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, “The House and Senate should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day. Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks.

US President Donald Trump has once again called on Congress to back a bill that would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent across the country. In a post shared on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, “The House and Senate should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day. Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!! DJT” The debate on whether to stop changing the clocks twice a year has been around for decades. On Thursday, during a Senate hearing, Commerce Chair Ted Cruz said that most lawmakers agree on ending the current system, but there’s no consensus on what should replace it. Some prefer permanent DST, which brings more light in the evening. Others want permanent standard time, which gives more light in the early morning. Also read: ‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet What is Daylight Saving Time? Daylight Saving Time runs from March to November. Most states move the clocks forward by one hour, meaning the sun sets later in the evening, but people lose an hour of sleep when the change happens. The idea was first introduced during World War I to give workers more daylight hours and cut down on energy use. That early law also created the five time zones the US still follows today. Also read: It takes two to tango: China wants India to 'dance' amid Trump tariff war, but should they address trade deficit first? See data The ongoing debate Efforts to get rid of DST have been going on for over a century. The original World War I version lasted just over a year before being scrapped in 1919. It returned during World War II under the name “wartime” but was again removed once the conflict ended. After that, different parts of the country did things their own way, leading to widespread confusion. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act to bring order to the system. It created a national start and end date for DST, but gave states the option to opt out. Only Arizona and Hawaii chose to stay on standard time year-round. Why do people want to end clock change? Many people support ending the twice-yearly clock shift. For people, the concern is mostly about health. Changing the clocks can throw off sleep schedules, raise the risk of accidents, and even increase the chance of heart attacks and strokes, at least temporarily. Others argue that keeping clocks in line with “natural” time, the natural rhythm of daylight and darkness, is better for overall well being. The National Council of State Governments says more than 750 bills and resolutions have been introduced in state legislatures, most of them pushing for permanent daylight saving time. Also read: 'No man set foot here since 2016': Not just penguins, Trump's tariffs also hit volcanoes on Australia's remotest region Trump first showed support for ending the clock change last December. But in March, he noted that the issue still divides public opinion, “If something is a 50/50 issue, it’s hard to get excited about it. I assume people would like to have more light later, but some people want to have more light earlier because they don’t want to take their kids to school in the dark.”

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Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of ending Daylight Savings Time. On a post regarding the same on social media, Musk commented in the affirmative. Under Donald Trump, the SpaceX CEO has been assigned to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

DOGE is meant to cut costs where possible and help the government work more efficiently. It is an outside role and not an official part of the government. Musk has been talking about bringing in big changes and regularly posts about the government's plans once Trump assumes the role of president next year.

Musk's plans also include getting rid of Daylight Savings Time.&nbsp;

A user on X posted, "I hope that D.O.G.E can delete daylight savings time."

To this, Musk replied, "Yes."

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Daylight Savings Time is a method to utilise more daylight not just in the United States, but several other countries as well. It begins on the second Sunday of March every year in the US when people move their clocks forward one hour.&nbsp;

It ends on the first Sunday of November when people are required to move their clocks back by an hour again.

The topic has been a constant point of stress for several Americans. People argue that the change makes managing things harder, besides affecting their sleep cycles. But the main idea behind DST was to utilise daylight for a longer time when the sun sets later.

<h2>Daylight Savings Time has divided people</h2>

DST was first used in the US during the First World War. Officials felt the need to conserve energy during the war years and so came up with the idea of changing clock cycles in summer and winter.

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While a lot of people want it to be completely removed, others argue making it a permanent fixture. This way only one cycle is followed all year round while getting in more light.

Musk might be going all out with ideas to change things in the US. But people are sceptical about the power he holds, considering DOGE is not even an official wing of the government.&nbsp;

A social media user wrote, "DST starts and ends with an act of Congress, so nothing D.O.G.E can do about it."

The proposal to end daylight savings has reached Congress in the past. A 2022 measure would have made daylight saving time permanent. However, it could not reach a conclusion.&nbsp;

A 2022 CBS News/YouGov poll found that nearly 80 per cent of Americans wanted to change the current format. About 46 per cent of them wanted to make DST permanent, while 33 per cent wanted it to end.

Some states and territories in the US do not follow daylight saving time. Hawaii and most of Arizona are among those. American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands also don't observe daylight saving time.

Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of ending Daylight Savings Time. On a post regarding the same on social media, Musk commented in the affirmative. Under Donald Trump, the SpaceX CEO has been assigned to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of ending Daylight Savings Time. On a post regarding the same on social media, Musk commented in the affirmative. Under Donald Trump, the SpaceX CEO has been assigned to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE is meant to cut costs where possible and help the government work more efficiently. It is an outside role and not an official part of the government. Musk has been talking about bringing in big changes and regularly posts about the government's plans once Trump assumes the role of president next year. Musk's plans also include getting rid of Daylight Savings Time. A user on X posted, "I hope that D.O.G.E can delete daylight savings time." To this, Musk replied, "Yes." Yes — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024 × Daylight Savings Time is a method to utilise more daylight not just in the United States, but several other countries as well. It begins on the second Sunday of March every year in the US when people move their clocks forward one hour. It ends on the first Sunday of November when people are required to move their clocks back by an hour again. The topic has been a constant point of stress for several Americans. People argue that the change makes managing things harder, besides affecting their sleep cycles. But the main idea behind DST was to utilise daylight for a longer time when the sun sets later. Daylight Savings Time has divided people DST was first used in the US during the First World War. Officials felt the need to conserve energy during the war years and so came up with the idea of changing clock cycles in summer and winter. Also Read: Model wants to have Musk's baby on Mars. She has already approached him While a lot of people want it to be completely removed, others argue making it a permanent fixture. This way only one cycle is followed all year round while getting in more light. Musk might be going all out with ideas to change things in the US. But people are sceptical about the power he holds, considering DOGE is not even an official wing of the government. A social media user wrote, "DST starts and ends with an act of Congress, so nothing D.O.G.E can do about it." The proposal to end daylight savings has reached Congress in the past. A 2022 measure would have made daylight saving time permanent. However, it could not reach a conclusion. A 2022 CBS News/YouGov poll found that nearly 80 per cent of Americans wanted to change the current format. About 46 per cent of them wanted to make DST permanent, while 33 per cent wanted it to end. Some states and territories in the US do not follow daylight saving time. Hawaii and most of Arizona are among those. American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands also don't observe daylight saving time.

Musk might go after daylight savings time as part of DOGE, throws shade at it on X

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister said on Monday (March 27) that the government has reversed the decision to delay daylight savings time and that the clocks will move one hour ahead on Wednesday (March 29) night. The decision to delay daylight savings time had created deep divisions in the country and even threatened to take sectarian turn.

Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that the cabinet had decided to reverse the earlier decision after a "calm discussion" and that the state needed 48 hours to re-adjust their operations.

Mikati angered many Lebanese when he decided last Thursday not to start daylight savings time over the last weekend of March when it usually does but instead to roll clocks forward a month later on April 20.

That decision came after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in which Berri asked him to postpone the time switch, according to footage of the meeting seen by Reuters.

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The earlier decision was seen as an attempt to score points with Muslims who would have ended their Ramzan fast an hour earlier by delaying daylight savings time.

But the move was defied by Lebanon's top Christian authority as well as some schools, media outlets and businesses, which rolled their clocks forward on Saturday night.

Mikati even faced objections from within cabinet, including the justice minister who said Lebanon had more important challenges to focus on.

The country has been without a president for five months and a protracted financial crisis has brought most public institutions to a standstill.

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Lebanon's caretaker prime minister said on Monday (March 27) that the government has reversed the decision to delay daylight savings time and that the clocks will move one hour ahead on Wednesday (March 29) night.

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister said on Monday (March 27) that the government has reversed the decision to delay daylight savings time and that the clocks will move one hour ahead on Wednesday (March 29) night. The decision to delay daylight savings time had created deep divisions in the country and even threatened to take sectarian turn. Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that the cabinet had decided to reverse the earlier decision after a "calm discussion" and that the state needed 48 hours to re-adjust their operations. Mikati angered many Lebanese when he decided last Thursday not to start daylight savings time over the last weekend of March when it usually does but instead to roll clocks forward a month later on April 20. That decision came after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in which Berri asked him to postpone the time switch, according to footage of the meeting seen by Reuters. Also Read | Explained: Daylight Saving Time and the two time zones in Lebanon The earlier decision was seen as an attempt to score points with Muslims who would have ended their Ramzan fast an hour earlier by delaying daylight savings time. But the move was defied by Lebanon's top Christian authority as well as some schools, media outlets and businesses, which rolled their clocks forward on Saturday night. Mikati even faced objections from within cabinet, including the justice minister who said Lebanon had more important challenges to focus on. The country has been without a president for five months and a protracted financial crisis has brought most public institutions to a standstill. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Lebanon takes back decision to delay daylight savings time

Differing opinions on daylight savings time have caused wide divisions in Lebanon and the differences are appearing to take a sectarian turn. People in the country, which has witnessed a 15-year civil war between Christian and Muslim factions, are now mulling whether they should follow 'Muslim time' or 'Christian time'.

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Makati on Thursday (March 23) decided to roll clocks forward by an hour on April 20, instead of entering daylight savings time on the last weekend of March as is usually the case in Lebanon, Europe and other regions.

Mikati, a Sunni Muslim, announced the decision after a meeting with Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, who repeatedly insisted on the change, according to a video of the meeting published by Lebanese outlet Megaphone.

"Instead of it being 7 o'clock, let it stay 6 o'clock from now until the end of Ramadan," Berri said, according to the clip.

Although no reason was given for the decision, it was seen as an attempt to score a religious win by Muslims. The decision would allow those fasting during holy month of Ramadan to break their fasts an hour earlier.

But Lebanon's influential Maronite church, the largest Christian church in the country, on Saturday announced it would not abide by the decision, saying there had been no consultations or considerations of international standards.

The church said that it would turn clocks forward on Saturday night. Other Christian organisations have indicated that they would also follow suit.

Meanwhile, Muslim institutions and parties appeared set to remain in winter time.

Businesses and media organisations, including two of Lebanon's main news channels LBCI and MTV, announced they too would enter daylight savings on Saturday night.

LBCI said in a statement that it would disobey Mikati's decision because it would have harmed its work, adding: "Lebanon is not an island".

Others have tried to adapt.

Lebanon's national carrier Middle East Airlines said its clocks and other devices would stay in winter time but it would adjust its flight times to keep in line with international schedules.

Many said the potential chaos was emblematic of decades of failed governance by leaders that led Lebanon into a 2019 financial crisis the World Bank said was "orchestrated" by elites.

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Differing opinions on daylight savings time have caused wide divisions in Lebanon and the differences are appearing to take a sectarian turn. People in the country, which has witnessed a 15-year civil war between Christian and Muslim factions, are now mulling whether they should follow 'Muslim time' or 'Christian time'.

Differing opinions on daylight savings time have caused wide divisions in Lebanon and the differences are appearing to take a sectarian turn. People in the country, which has witnessed a 15-year civil war between Christian and Muslim factions, are now mulling whether they should follow 'Muslim time' or 'Christian time'. Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Makati on Thursday (March 23) decided to roll clocks forward by an hour on April 20, instead of entering daylight savings time on the last weekend of March as is usually the case in Lebanon, Europe and other regions. Mikati, a Sunni Muslim, announced the decision after a meeting with Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, who repeatedly insisted on the change, according to a video of the meeting published by Lebanese outlet Megaphone. "Instead of it being 7 o'clock, let it stay 6 o'clock from now until the end of Ramadan," Berri said, according to the clip. Although no reason was given for the decision, it was seen as an attempt to score a religious win by Muslims. The decision would allow those fasting during holy month of Ramadan to break their fasts an hour earlier. But Lebanon's influential Maronite church, the largest Christian church in the country, on Saturday announced it would not abide by the decision, saying there had been no consultations or considerations of international standards. The church said that it would turn clocks forward on Saturday night. Other Christian organisations have indicated that they would also follow suit. Meanwhile, Muslim institutions and parties appeared set to remain in winter time. Businesses and media organisations, including two of Lebanon's main news channels LBCI and MTV, announced they too would enter daylight savings on Saturday night. LBCI said in a statement that it would disobey Mikati's decision because it would have harmed its work, adding: "Lebanon is not an island". Others have tried to adapt. Lebanon's national carrier Middle East Airlines said its clocks and other devices would stay in winter time but it would adjust its flight times to keep in line with international schedules. Many said the potential chaos was emblematic of decades of failed governance by leaders that led Lebanon into a 2019 financial crisis the World Bank said was "orchestrated" by elites. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Confusion in Lebanon as dispute over daylight savings time causes sectarian divisions