President Trump took to social media on Wednesday to renew his push for the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025. In a post on Truth Social, the president specifically urged Republican senators to move the legislation forward, echoing a similar sentiment he expressed earlier this month. The bill aims to end the practice of switching clocks twice a year by making daylight saving time the permanent standard.

The Sunshine Protection Act has previously gained traction in Congress, having been approved by the House of Representatives in prior sessions, though it has historically faced hurdles in the Senate. Proponents of the measure argue that permanent daylight saving time would provide economic benefits and improve public health by providing more evening sunlight. Conversely, some sleep experts and medical organizations have previously expressed concerns, suggesting that permanent standard time—rather than daylight saving time—is more aligned with human circadian rhythms.

While the president is actively pressuring the upper chamber to act, the Senate has not yet scheduled a vote on the current version of the bill. The legislative path forward remains uncertain as lawmakers balance the president's request against other pending priorities. There is currently no public indication of how the Senate leadership intends to respond to this renewed pressure.