Trump backs permanent daylight saving as House clears “Sunshine Protection Act”
Trump the president shared a report tying permanent summer time to better sleep and fewer accidents, days after the House passed the bill 308-117 and sent it to a wary Senate.
First Published: July 21, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump threw his weight behind permanent daylight saving time, pointing to health gains.
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