U.S. House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes if the measure becomes law. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

If enacted, Tennessee would remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round, meaning clocks would no longer “fall back” each November. Tennessee lawmakers approved legislation in 2019 supporting permanent Daylight Saving Time, but the change cannot take effect unless Congress authorizes it.

Supporters say ending the time changes would reduce disruptions to sleep schedules, provide more evening daylight, and eliminate the inconvenience of changing clocks twice a year. Opponents argue permanent Daylight Saving Time would result in much later sunrises during the winter months, raising concerns about darker morning commutes and children traveling to school before sunrise.

The proposal has not yet become law. It must still pass the Senate before it can be sent to President Donald Trump, who has expressed support for making Daylight Saving Time permanent.