House to Consider Permanent Daylight Saving Bill
Buchanan sponsors the bill scheduled for a House vote and has argued that permanent daylight saving time would benefit Americans.

SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYThe Epoch Times has an identifiable newsroom and byline, but its partisan reputation and less-established correction and editorial transparency warrant a lower score than major outlets. The article names official sources and includes a wire-service contribution, though it provides limited independent reporting.
- Source type — Recorded as a national news outlet, but the publisher has a pronounced partisan identity.
- Editorial standards — The article cites committee and House Rules notices, but the publisher's standards and correction practices are less transparent than those of major newspapers of record.
- Author attribution — A named reporter is credited, and the article notes an Associated Press contribution.
The article gives the bill's current procedural status, cites an official notice and committee tally, and includes statements from supporters and an opponent. Its context is limited, and the opposition cited is from an earlier Senate debate rather than a current, fully developed counterargument.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article includes the bill sponsor's case and Cotton's objection, along with procedural context. The opposing view is brief and comes from an earlier debate, leaving the current arguments for and against the proposal only partially represented.
- Counterarguments presented — A specific objection is included, but it is from a prior Senate debate.
- Source diversity — Statements from proponents and an opponent appear alongside official procedural information.
- Omitted context — The article does not develop the competing policy arguments in detail.
The report uses mostly procedural language and attributes supporters' claims and an opponent's objection. The selection of statements does not establish a discernible partisan framing.
- Language tone — Predominantly matter-of-fact descriptions of the bill and its schedule.
- Source selection — Includes statements supporting the bill and an opponent's stated concern.
- Framing — Centers on the upcoming House consideration rather than endorsing an outcome.
The House is scheduled to vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent while allowing states to opt out. Rep. Vern Buchanan sponsors the bill.
The House is scheduled to vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-yearly clock changes and let states opt out before the change takes effect. The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the bill 48–1 in May. Buchanan has said permanent daylight saving time could improve health and safety and increase outdoor activity.
The article reports that President Donald Trump has expressed support for the measure. It also recounts earlier efforts: a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse passed the Senate in 2022 but did not receive a House vote, while senators failed to reach consensus on a measure Sen. Rick Scott brought to the Senate floor in October 2025. Sen. Tom Cotton opposed permanent daylight saving time, citing the prospect of very late winter sunrises.
Community verdict
VOTING CLOSEDNo good or bad look here
This story reports what happened without casting Buchanan in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Buchanan’s record.
People in this story
SWIPE →Senator who brought an earlier version of the measure to the Senate floor
President who has expressed support for the bill
Senator who sponsored an earlier bill
Senator who opposed permanent daylight saving time
Discussion · 0
Loading comments…




