The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the country. If enacted, the change would end the twice-yearly clock switching that has long frustrated many Americans. The bill, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate approves and the president signs it, the new policy would take effect in November 2023. Currently, most states observe DST from spring to fall, then revert to standard time in winter. Supporters argue that permanent DST would benefit the economy, reduce energy use, and improve health by giving people more sunlight in the evening. Critics, however, raise concerns about darker mornings in winter, especially in northern states. Similar efforts have failed in the past, but this time the bill has gained bipartisan support. The Senate has not yet scheduled a vote. The White House has not taken a public stance on the proposal. If passed, it would mark the first major change to U.S. timekeeping since the Uniform Time Act of 1966. States that currently opt out of DST, such as Hawaii and most of Arizona, would still be allowed to follow standard time year-round. The debate over time zones is likely to continue as the bill moves forward.