Framing Analysis
Shortly after the election, President Trump stated he would work to end biannual clock changes and described Daylight Saving Time as inconvenient and costly. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a 48-1 vote and included it in a transportation bill, with Trump praising the measure on social media. Representative Vern Buchanan has sponsored similar legislation since 2018, and the bill permits states to opt out.