House prepares to ditch daylight saving time clock changes: What to know

Published July 13, 2026 11:40am ET | Updated July 15, 2026 3:39pm ET



Daylight saving time could be on the way out as Congress takes up legislation that would make the seasonal time change permanent.

The House is expected to vote this week on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would require the nation to recognize daylight saving time year-round. If the bill passes, the Senate will take it up next.

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