President Donald Trump is once again asking the Senate to do something millions of Americans have wanted for years: quit messing with the clocks.

Trump is pushing senators to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks, losing sleep and wondering why the clock on the microwave is still an hour behind three weeks later.

The House passed the measure in July with a bipartisan 308-117 vote, but it remains stalled in the Senate – like everything else.

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Trump said on Truth Social, “People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year. It is foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly. This is an issue that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents can unite behind.”

The idea is popular. A March 2026 YouGov poll found 64% of Americans support eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes, compared with just 16% who are opposed.

If the Sunshine Protection Act took effect, Michigan would stay on daylight saving time year-round. The difference comes in November: instead of “falling back,” Michigan would remain an hour ahead.

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Supporters say permanent daylight saving time means more evening sunshine, fewer sleep disruptions and potentially fewer traffic accidents and workplace injuries. Not to mention, your dogs and cats won’t bother you half the year to feed them an hour early because their stomach clock ALWAYS stays the same.

Businesses and outdoor activities could also benefit from that extra daylight after work. There is a downside though, especially in northern states like Michigan: winter mornings would stay darker longer. Critics worry about children waiting for school buses and commuters traveling before sunrise. Sleep experts also generally favor permanent standard time because morning sunlight better aligns with the body’s circadian rhythm.

Still, after decades of springing forward and falling back, Trump’s proposal offers Americans something Washington rarely manages to provide: consistency. But since it’s a popular idea and makes sense, it’s doubtful that the Senate will pass it.