President Trump Advocates for Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Urges Support for Sunshine Protection Act

Clarksburg Weston, WV, October 3, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has publicly called for the permanent adoption of daylight saving time, urging Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to lend his support to the Sunshine Protection Act.

The President’s directive encourages citizens to contact Senator Cotton’s office to express their views on the proposed legislation, which aims to make the clock-changing practice a year-round standard across the United States.

The specific details of Senator Cotton’s current stance or any prior engagement with the Sunshine Protection Act were not provided in the information available.

The Sunshine Protection Act has been a topic of discussion regarding its potential to standardize time across the nation. Making daylight saving time permanent would mean that clocks would not be turned back in the fall, and would continue to advance in the spring, remaining in that state throughout the year.

Advocates for permanent daylight saving time often cite potential benefits such as reduced seasonal affective disorder, increased evening daylight for outdoor activities, and potential economic advantages. Conversely, opponents have raised concerns about potential disruptions to sleep patterns, impacts on certain industries, and whether the perceived benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

The current summary does not include information regarding the timeline for the Sunshine Protection Act’s consideration, its legislative status, or the specific arguments President Trump may have presented to Senator Cotton in favor of its passage. The extent of public engagement or the specific details of how Americans were encouraged to contact the senator also remain unspecified in the available information.

The legislation itself, the Sunshine Protection Act, has been introduced in previous legislative sessions, indicating ongoing debate surrounding the practice of daylight saving time. The call from the President brings renewed attention to the bill and the broader discussion about whether the nation should continue its current practice of adjusting clocks twice a year or adopt a permanent time standard.

Story summarized from the original created by MELISSA GOLDIN, Associated Press on www.wboy.com, see more information here.

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