Congress revisits a national push for permanent daylight saving time

Lawmakers in Congress are again weighing a nationwide move to make daylight saving time permanent, with the Sunshine Protection Act in the House and SB 29 in the Senate, rooted in California’s Prop 7 permission. Supporters argue more evening daylight aids business and safety, while opponents warn darker winter mornings could harm students and workers, backed by circadian research favoring permanent standard time. The outcome remains uncertain amid industry divides and past stalled efforts, and states could opt out before the law takes effect.