Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

# Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 Summary **What It Would Do** The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent across the United States. Currently, most Americans "spring forward" in March and "fall back" in November each year. If passed, this bill would keep clocks on daylight saving time year-round, eliminating the twice-yearly time changes. States that currently have areas exempted from daylight saving time could choose whether to keep those areas on standard time permanently. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This change would affect all Americans who currently experience daylight saving time, though the specific impacts vary—some prefer more daylight in evenings, while others prefer earlier sunrises in winter.

The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in the 119th Congress. **Context** This legislation reflects ongoing debate about whether the biannual time changes are beneficial. Supporters argue permanent DST provides more evening daylight and may have economic or health benefits, while critics contend that permanent standard time better aligns with natural sleep patterns.