Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend as Lawmakers Push for Permanent Change

As clocks prepare to “spring forward” this Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., discussions over the future of Daylight Saving Time (DST) have resurfaced in Washington. Senator Rick Scott and Representative Vern Buchanan have reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 to make DST permanent nationwide.

The practice of adjusting clocks forward an hour in spring and back in fall has existed since World War I, though it was repealed and later reinstated with the Standard Time Act of 1966. Over the years, efforts to end the biannual time shift have gained momentum, with Florida lawmakers leading the charge.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio first introduced the Sunshine Protection Act in 2018, calling for year-round daylight saving time. While the U.S. Senate has approved similar measures in previous years, the House of Representatives has never passed the bill. This year, Scott and Buchanan are renewing the push, with backing from former President Donald Trump.

Scott emphasized that eliminating the time change would simplify families' daily routines, calling it an outdated and unnecessary practice. Trump has also voiced support for the effort, stating on his social media platform that DST is inconvenient and costly for the nation.

Despite growing bipartisan interest, the proposal still faces challenges in Congress. Until a decision is made, Americans will continue adjusting their clocks twice a year—at least for now.