US House votes to make daylight saving time permanent

The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, with a vote of 308-117. The change would eliminate the biannual clock change, providing more daylight during evening hours when Americans are most active. The White House supports the measure. States could opt out if their legislatures act before the bill's enactment. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain. Congressman Gus Bilirakis, a key proponent, argued that the switch creates unnecessary disruption and that permanent daylight saving time would benefit families, businesses, and tourism, particularly in his home state of Florida. The bill is part of a broader effort to 'ditch the switch' and standardize time year-round.