Sunrise after 9am? Congress votes on plan to end time changes
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The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, heads to a vote in Congress this week. The bill was recently endorsed by a bipartisan committee with a vote of 48 to one. It is also backed by former President Donald Trump.
If passed, the law would mean no more changing clocks twice a year. However, it would also push sunrise past 9am in many northern states during winter months. Critics warn this could mean darker mornings for commuters and school children. Supporters argue it would boost evening activity and reduce seasonal depression.
The vote is expected to be closely watched as Americans debate the trade-off between brighter evenings and darker mornings.