Daylight Saving Time made permanent: US House passes bill to end seasonal clock changes

The U.S. House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent ending traditional clock changing rules across United States.

In a major bipartisan milestone the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 to pass the "Sunshine Protection Act."

The bill was approved after 308 representatives voted in favor to make daylight saving time permanent while 117 representatives voted against the bill.

The legislation seeks to keep clocks permanently set to daylight saving time which means that Americans would no longer need to move their clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.

The supporters of the bill argue that the change would provide more evening daylight throughout the year, potentially benefiting businesses, outdoor activities, and public safety.

While Opposition remains strong however as the critics warn that permanent daylight saving time would lead to significantly later sunrises in winter.

In northern states the sun might not rise until after 8 a.m. raising safety concerns for children walking or waiting for school buses in the dark and complicating morning commutes.

The United States has tried year round daylight saving time in the past. It was implemented nationwide during World War II and again during the 1973 energy crisis while it was eventually discontinued.

The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. Although the Senate unanimously passed a similar measure back in 2022, the legislative path for this new bill remains somewhat uncertain.

If the Senate approves the bill, President Donald Trump is highly likely to sign it into law.