House Advances Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide has cleared a key procedural hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives, setting up a floor vote on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The House Rules Committee voted 6-4 on Monday, July 13, to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would end the twice-yearly clock changes and allow states to observe Daylight Saving Time year-round.

The bill, sponsored by Representative Vern Buchanan, a Republican from Florida, would establish permanent Daylight Saving Time while permitting states to opt out and remain on standard time if they choose. The measure has gained significant momentum with the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged Congress to pass it, arguing it would eliminate an unnecessary inconvenience and save hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually on the clock-changing process.

Supporters, including lawmakers from both parties, contend the current system of "springing forward" and "falling back" is widely unpopular and disruptive. They argue that locking the clock would improve public health by reducing sleep disruption, decrease traffic accidents, lower crime, and boost economic...