Could Daylight Saving Time Be Permanent? 2 Competing Bills Could Stop Americans From Changing Clocks
July 14, 2026
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as posted by the channelA bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent cleared a key committee hurdle on July 13, when it passed the House rules committee in a 6-4 vote. The major milestone means the House could vote on the measure this week. If passed, it would then go to the Senate, which has a history of supporting legislation that permanently springs clocks forward.
The bill, called the “Sunshine Protection Act,” ends the US’ twice-yearly clock changing ritual, in favor of keeping Daylight Saving Time permanent.
But is permanent Daylight Saving Time all sunshine and rainbows? Here’s what you need to know.
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