US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S. Senate is reviewing a bill passed by the House of Representatives to make daylight saving time permanent, but its passage remains uncertain. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that it is unclear if the legislation will garner the necessary 60 votes for approval in the chamber. While the House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with a significant margin of 308-117, some senators, particularly Republicans, have expressed reservations. Supporters of the bill argue that permanent daylight saving time would provide more evening daylight, potentially boosting economic activity and reducing sleep disruption, workplace injuries, and road accidents. Conversely, critics are concerned that the change would lead to later sunrises during winter mornings, posing safety risks for children traveling to school and for commuters. President Donald Trump has publicly supported the measure, while Senator Tom Cotton has voiced opposition due to concerns about late winter sunrises. The U.S. previously observed year-round daylight saving time during World War Two and again in 1974, but it proved unpopular and was later repealed.