Thune says no 'path forward' for permanent daylight saving time bill
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- By The Arizona Republic
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that the Sunshine Protection Act lacks sufficient congressional support for advancement, despite ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump. The bill, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, faces significant partisan and regional divisions. Thune's statement suggests that achieving consensus among legislators remains a considerable obstacle, potentially delaying indefinitely any legislative action on this contentious timekeeping reform.
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