Senate Approves Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The US Senate has unanimously approved a measure to make daylight saving time permanent, allowing more evening sunlight. The proposal requires states to choose between year-round standard time or daylight saving time, without switching between the two. Sponsored by Senator Marco Rubio, the Sunshine Protection Act awaits approval from the House. If passed, it would eliminate the need for biannual time changes. The Act could take effect next fall, aiming to protect daylight and improve public well-being.

What is the main change proposed by the US Senate regarding daylight saving time?

• To allow states to switch between standard and daylight saving time

• To extend daylight saving time by two months

• To make daylight saving time permanent

• To eliminate daylight saving time completely

What choice do states have under the new proposal regarding time settings?

• They can opt out of daylight saving time entirely

• They must follow a federal mandate without choice

• They can choose between year-round standard time or daylight saving time

• They can switch between standard and daylight saving time every year

Who is the sponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act?

• A Florida Republican

• A Texas Independent

• A California Democrat

• A New York Senator

What is the next step required for the Sunshine Protection Act to become law?

• Approval by the President

• Approval by the State Governors

• Approval by the House of Representatives

• Approval by the Supreme Court

When would the Sunshine Protection Act take effect if approved?

• In two years

• Next fall

• Next spring

• Immediately after approval