WASHINGTON, D.C.—As Americans gear up for the biannual ritual of adjusting their clocks, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are persisting in their advocacy for the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to eliminate the practice of changing clocks and establish Daylight Saving Time as the permanent national standard. The senators have garnered support from a bipartisan group, including Senators James Lankford, Alex Padilla, Tommy Tuberville, Ed Markey, Bill Hagerty, Tina Smith, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Rand Paul, Ron Wyden, and Martin Heinrich, with Representative Vern Buchanan introducing a similar measure in the House.
In a statement, Senator Rick Scott emphasized the importance of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, stating, “It’s time to lock the clock. Floridians are sick of changing their clocks because we all want more sunshine. It’s time for Congress to act and I’m proud to be leading the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act with Senator Rubio to get this done. When I was Governor of Florida, I signed this bill into law on the state level. Now it’s Washington’s turn and we should finish the job by passing this good bill today.”
The Sunshine Protection Act, which received unanimous approval from the Senate in March 2022, awaits action in the House. Despite widespread support from legislators and the public, the bill was not brought to a vote by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Efforts to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year and adopt Daylight Saving Time permanently continue to gain momentum as lawmakers advocate for a more consistent approach to timekeeping across the nation.
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