House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on July 14, 2026, with a vote of 308-117. This legislation aims to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the need for biannual clock adjustments. The bill has received support from former President Donald Trump, who advocated for it in a post on Truth Social. Trump stated that the current system incurs significant costs for individuals and municipalities due to the need to change clocks. The proposed law would maintain the current daylight saving time from March to November throughout the year. The bill will now be sent to the Senate for further consideration. Concerns have been raised about potential negative impacts, such as later sunrises in some regions, which could affect commuting times. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Ed Markey are among the prominent supporters of the bill, emphasizing the need to end the practice of changing clocks. A 2025 AP-NORC poll indicated that 47% of Americans oppose the current clock-changing system.