<p>House GOP leadership is increasing pressure on Senate counterparts to pass legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent, following a call to action from President Donald Trump. Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., stated that "there's no reason Americans should lose an hour of sunlight at the end of the day when more daylight means more time with our families, more activity for our businesses and safer communities."</p><p>Scalise noted that Trump has been advocating for permanent daylight saving time, and the House has already passed the Sunshine Protection Act with a bipartisan vote of 308 to 117 in July. He emphasized that it is a "commonsense change" that the Senate should consider.</p><p>The debate over changing clocks twice a year has been ongoing for decades. The last significant trial of year-round daylight saving occurred during former President Richard Nixon's administration, which ended prematurely due to public dissatisfaction.</p><p>Despite the House's support, the legislation is currently stalled in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., indicated that there is "no clear path forward" for the bill.</p><p>Trump expressed his frustration with the Senate GOP, particularly targeting Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who has been a vocal critic of the legislation. Trump stated, "Almost everybody wants ‘The Sunshine Protection Act’ to pass, except for Tom Cotton," and encouraged Arkansas constituents to contact their senator regarding the bill.</p><p>Cotton responded by highlighting that Congress has previously enacted permanent daylight saving time but reversed the decision after experiencing late sunrises in winter. He noted that Arkansans are concerned about children going to school in the dark.</p><p>The issue has divided lawmakers, with some supporting the change and others opposing it due to concerns about children's safety. The outcome of the upcoming Nov. 3 election may influence the legislative schedule and discussions surrounding the bill.</p><p>Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., acknowledged Cotton's strong stance on the issue but indicated that there is support for the legislation among constituents in Alabama. She expressed hope for future dialogue regarding the proposal.</p>
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- loaded language: 'debate ... has raged'
- loaded language: 'mounting public frustration'
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- loaded language: 'frustration boiled over'
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House GOP Urges Senate to Pass Permanent Daylight Saving Time Legislation
House GOP leaders are urging the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. Majority Leader Steve Scalise emphasized the benefits of more daylight, while the bill faces opposition from some senators, including Tom Cotton, who raised concerns about the implications for children's school schedules. The legislative future of the bill may be influenced by the upcoming elections.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'ratcheting up pressure'
- ✕ loaded language: 'debate ... has raged'
- ✕ loaded language: 'mounting public frustration'
- ✕ loaded language: 'yet another rift'
- ✕ loaded language: 'frustration boiled over'
- ✕ loaded language: 'targeted'
- ✕ framing: Headline frames the legislative dispute as an ongoing 'fight.'
- ✕ framing: Repeated conflict framing through 'rift,' 'boiled over,' and linked promotional headlines such as 'BATTLE ... ERUPTS' and 'HITS SENATE WALL.'
- ✕ editorializing: It's created yet another rift between Trump and the Senate GOP majority
- ✕ editorializing: It's a unique issue that has divided lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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Daylight saving time fight isn't over as House GOP presses Senate to end clock-turning forever
House GOP Urges Senate to Pass Permanent Daylight Saving Time Legislation