House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Why it matters locally: Should this bill pass the Senate and be signed into law, Louisiana residents would no longer adjust their clocks twice a year, impacting daily routines, business operating hours, and potentially energy consumption patterns across the state.

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed legislation to make daylight saving time permanent across the United States. The bill, named the Sunshine Protection Act, now proceeds to the Senate for further consideration. Former President Donald Trump previously expressed support for the measure.