House Approves Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The House of Representatives voted 308-117 on July 14, 2026, to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent. This bipartisan legislation allows states to voluntarily observe daylight saving time year-round. Supporters of the bill, including Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.), argue that the current practice of changing clocks disrupts routines and sleep schedules. The legislation has received mixed support, with lawmakers from coastal states generally in favor and those from the Midwest and agricultural regions expressing opposition. The bill will now move to the Senate, where its future is uncertain. President Donald Trump has indicated he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk. The White House has also expressed support for the measure, describing it as a popular reform. Some lawmakers have raised concerns about the potential negative impacts of permanent daylight saving time, including safety issues related to darker morning commutes and economic challenges for farmers. Recent polling indicates that a majority of Americans are in favor of making daylight saving time permanent.