Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the United States, meaning the country would stop changing its clocks twice a year. Under this bill, Americans would no longer "spring forward" in March or "fall back" in November. The extra hour of evening daylight that currently exists during the summer months would become the standard year-round.

This bill would affect virtually every American, since nearly the entire country currently participates in the twice-yearly clock changes. If passed, people would experience more daylight in the evenings throughout the winter months, but mornings during winter would be darker for longer. Industries like airlines, broadcasters, and businesses that coordinate schedules across time zones would also need to make adjustments to how they operate.

It's worth noting that a version of this bill passed the U.S. Senate in 2022 but did not advance in the House at that time. The current bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which is the next step before it could be considered for a full vote. There is a separate option some supporters of clock change elimination prefer — making Standard Time permanent instead — so debate exists not just about whether to stop changing clocks, but also about *which* time to keep permanently.