Sen. Rick Scott Renews Bipartisan Effort to Lock the Clock and Keep the Sun Shining with His Sunshine Protection Act

Sen. Rick Scott Renews Bipartisan Effort to Lock the Clock and Keep the Sun Shining with His Sunshine Protection Act
March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.
– Today, as Americans approach another year of springing forward and enjoy more sunshine, Senator Rick Scott is
renewing his push
to make Daylight Saving Time the national year-round standard with his
Sunshine Protection Act
.
In 2018, as Governor of Florida, Senator Scott signed legislation that, pending federal approval, would exempt Florida from the biannual time change and allow the state to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round.
Last year, Senator Scott was
joined
by 17 of his bipartisan Senate colleagues in reintroducing this bill. Congressman Vern Buchanan leads the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Senator Rick Scott
said,
“Floridians and families across the country are counting down the days until they can spring forward and enjoy more sunshine. Even just an extra hour in the evening means more time to play with your kids, walk your dog, and, for those in the Sunshine State, enjoy all that our beautiful beaches, parks, and cities have to offer. With support from President
Donald Trump
and a bipartisan group of colleagues, it’s clear that now is the time for Congress to pass my
Sunshine Protection Act
. Together, we can finally LOCK THE CLOCK and make Daylight Saving Time permanent so that families can enjoy brighter evenings all year long.”
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https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/3/sen-rick-scott-renews-bipartisan-effort-to-lock-the-clock-and-keep-the-sun-shining-with-his-sunshine-protection-act