The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. States could opt out and remain on standard time if their legislatures act before the measure takes effect. Of the 308 representatives that voted, 114 were Democrats and 193 were Republicans, while 117 voted against the act. The bill still requires Senate approval before it could be transferred to President Donald Trump. The White House supports the proposal, calling it a popular, common-sense change. The permanent change would mean later sunsets throughout the year but also later winter sunrises. Critics argue that the trade-off would be darker and potentially dangerous winter mornings. A new California state proposal, California Senate Bill 51, would repeal daylight savings time, which supporters argue is disruptive to health, safety, and education.