President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged the Senate to quickly pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, arguing that ending the twice-yearly clock changes would improve public safety, boost the economy and benefit Americans' health.Trump's push comes after the House of Representatives voted 308-117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to observe daylight saving time year-round.Although the bill received bipartisan support in the House, it has yet to be taken up by the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain amid skepticism from lawmakers in both parties."For many years, the vast Majority of Americans have asked to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but no Administration has been able to get it done, until now," Trump posted on Truth Social.HOUSE PASSES DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REFORM AS TRUMP SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR ENDING CLOCK CHANGEPresident Donald Trump urged the Senate to pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, calling the twice-yearly clock changes "foolish" and "very costly." (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)"People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year," he continued."It is foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly."Support for the legislation has generally come from lawmakers representing coastal states, while opposition has been concentrated among lawmakers from the Midwest and agriculture-heavy states.Trump argued that making daylight saving time permanent would strengthen the economy and provide Americans with an extra hour of evening daylight."For Cities and States with Watchtowers, and hard to reach places, it costs Millions of Dollars," he said.TRUMP KEEPS CALLING THUNE DESPITE PUBLIC FIGHT OVER SAVE AMERICA ACTPresident Donald Trump said the Senate should pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.
(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Trump also argued that ending the twice-yearly clock changes would improve public health and reduce crime."A...