The Sunshine Protection Act won’t protect any sunshine

Published July 19, 2026 6:00am ET



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The House of Representatives on July 14 passed “The Sunshine Protection Act” to put the U.S. permanently on Daylight Saving Time. The bill would not protect any sunshine or save any daylight.

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