Trump revives push to pass Sunshine Protection Act ending daylight saving time

Published October 2, 2026 9:37am ET



President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans early Friday to pass legislation ending the nation’s twice yearly clock changes before lawmakers leave Washington for recess.

Trump again called on the Senate to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, in a lengthy post on social media.

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