In what some are calling the most ambitious government initiative in decades, the Trump administration's legislation the Passage of Time Act 2025 to create the Department of Time has officially passed both houses of Congress. The move paves the way for a brand-new federal agency tasked with monitoring the passage of time and, according to insiders, “other time-related matters” that are yet to be clearly defined.
A Crucial Yet Confusing Initiative
President Trump, who has long been vocal about reducing government waste, defended the creation of the department during a press briefing at the White House. “I’m not a fan of big government. Never have been,” Trump said. “But let me tell you, nobody understands time enough. Nobody. And it’s about time—pun intended—that we have a department keeping track of it. As Kamala Harris once told us, the passage of time is very important, okay? Very crucial.”
While skeptics have questioned the need for such a department, Trump assured Americans that the agency will have a broad yet vital role.
“This isn’t just about clocks, we’re talking about monitoring time zones, daylight saving time, and maybe even figuring out why Mondays feel so much longer than Fridays. It’s yugely important.”
Speculation Over Secretary of Time Appointment
The announcement has reignited speculation over who will serve as the inaugural Secretary of Time. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, whose time-centric musings and recent public statements have made her a strong contender, has now confirmed her interest in the role.
In her most recent Kamala’s Kolumn piece, Harris hinted her interest in the role. In a recent TV interview Harris said “Time, you see, is a thing that exists—and I exist with it. It is something that passes, but also something that stays with us as it goes, which is why I feel uniquely qualified to be the steward of this department. I mean, if not me, then who?”
Insiders suggest that Harris’s unique understanding of “the passage of time” might make her an ideal fit for the role.
What Will the Department of Time Do?
Although details remain vague, the Department of Time is expected to oversee:
- National timekeeping standards.
- Studies into why days feel shorter as you age.
- Monitoring time lost to government inefficiency.
- Investigating the possibility of adding or subtracting hours from the day to improve productivity.
Critics have pointed out that several existing agencies, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, already handle time-related tasks. However, proponents argue that a dedicated department will bring cohesion to America’s time policies.
Mixed Reactions
Reaction to the creation of the department has been mixed. Conservatives have hailed it as an innovative step toward better governance, while liberals have criticized it as “Trump’s attempt to control the narrative of time itself.”
Senator Bernie Sanders called the move “a colossal waste of resources,” adding, “Time belongs to the people, not to a bloated federal agency!”
Meanwhile, the public has taken to social media to share their thoughts. One user wrote, “I don’t know what this department does, but if it means we can stop resetting clocks twice a year, I’m all for it.”
What’s Next?
With the legislation signed into law, the next steps involve assembling the department, appointing a Secretary of Time, and allocating an estimated $500 million budget. Trump has assured Americans the money will be “well spent, very well spent, the best spending,” and has hinted at unveiling a commemorative clock to mark the occasion.
As America prepares for its new era of time management, one thing is certain: the clock is ticking on whether this bold initiative will stand the test of time—or become another punchline in Washington’s long history of ambitious ideas.