EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has reintroduced a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. "Many Rhode Islanders look forward to that March weekend when we 'spring forward' and ditch the afternoon darkness of the cold winter months," Whitehouse said. "I'm glad to help lead the bipartisan push to end the antiquated practice of adjusting our clocks twice a year and finally make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide." If signed into law, the Sunshine Protection Act would make it so that Americans don't need to change their clocks twice a year anymore. This legislation previously passed the Senate, getting unanimous approval in 2022. READ MORE: Senate unanimously passes Whitehouse’s Daylight Saving Time bill The bill is also sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, among others. "I hear from Americans constantly that they are sick and tired of changing their clocks twice a year – it’s an unnecessary, decades-old practice that’s more of an annoyance to families than benefit to them," Scott said. "In 2018, as Governor of Florida, I signed legislation that would allow the state to opt out of the practice of changing the time and I’ve been a leading effort in getting this done on the federal level." The efforts may also have the backing of president-elect Donald Trump, who signaled his support in December. It remains to be seen when the bill will get a vote in Congress. NEXT: Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW