Permanent daylight savings time change awaits Senate’s return from summer recess

WASHINGTON – A push in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent could give Americans more evening sunlight year-round, but less morning light could affect sleep and change daily routines for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, H.R. 139, in a 308-117 bipartisan vote July 14. The bill sponsored by Congressman Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republ…