US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The Sunshine Protection Act was approved by 308 votes to 117, with lawmakers from both major parties backing the measure. If it becomes law, the bill would end the twice-yearly changes to clocks.

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The vote marks a clear step forward for a long-running effort to change how daylight saving time is handled in the United States. The legislation would keep the country on daylight saving time year-round rather than switching back to standard time in the autumn. The row does not indicate the next stage of the bill after the House vote.

Supporters of the measure argue that removing clock changes would simplify daily life and avoid the disruption caused by shifting time twice a year. The bill's passage in the House also shows that the issue has support across party lines, even though the row does not give details of the debate. No immediate changes will take effect unless the legislation is also approved through the rest of the lawmaking process.

The proposal matters because daylight saving time affects transport schedules, work routines, school hours and other daily activities across the United States. A permanent system would also affect how Americans experience daylight during different parts of the year. The issue has been debated for years, but the House vote gives it renewed momentum.

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The supporting row does not say whether the Senate will take up the bill or whether there is a timetable for further action. It also does not provide any official reaction from the White House or other federal bodies. For now, the main development is that the House has approved the Sunshine Protection Act and sent the proposal further along the legislative process.

What remains unclear is whether the measure can clear the next stages needed to become law. The row also does not say when, or if, any permanent change to daylight saving time would begin. The issue will now depend on further congressional action and any response from federal decision-makers.

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