Congress Split on Permanent Daylight Saving Time – Politico

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There is a division in Congress over making daylight saving time permanent, despite endorsement from former president Trump. A bill proposing this change has been heard by a committee. There is also a movement known as ‘Save Standard Time’ opposing this change, arguing for the benefits of maintaining current time systems.


Congress Discusses Permanent Daylight Saving Time

Congress appears divided on the proposition of adopting permanent daylight saving time, despite President Trump endorsing the idea.

Halbrook’s Bill for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The Committee is set to hear Halbrook’s Bill aimed at making daylight saving time a permanent fixture.

Upcoming Bills on Fisheries, Weather, Pipelines

Other bills for consideration this week include those addressing fisheries, weather, and pipelines.

President Advocates for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

President Trump recently expressed support for permanent daylight saving time. Meanwhile, the president of Save Standard Time thinks the ‘MAHA’ movement can help push back.

Senate Considers Ending Daylight Saving Time

The Senate is considering whether to ‘lock the clock’, putting an end to daylight saving time, unobserved in Arizona since 1968.


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