“We will end the clock changes — one time, all the time, for America.”
The promise
Trump pledged to sign legislation or issue an executive action to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the biannual clock changes. He argues that stable daylight hours improve productivity, safety, and mental health. The proposal mirrors the 2022 Senate-approved “Sunshine Protection Act,” which never advanced in the House. Public polls show broad bipartisan support. As of 2025, the Department of Transportation and Congress are reviewing alignment of time-zone policy to implement nationwide consistency.
