There will be no turning back the clock if the White House has its way.
The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Supporters, including the White House, said the change would provide more daylight at a time when Americans are most active. The vote was 308-117.
Daylight saving time is the period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. States can withdraw if the respective parliaments do so before the bill is passed.
The Senate would also have to pass the bill before it can be signed into law, but it is unclear if it will do so.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis said Americans were ready to “stop changing”, saying that changing the clocks twice a year was an unnecessary inconvenience. Most importantly, he said, it will give families more time in the day and evening to spend outside and support local businesses.
“In my home state of Florida where tourism is the foundation of our economy, having more predictable daylight hours is a practical improvement that benefits workers, businesses and visitors alike,” Bilirakis said.
