U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, aiming to provide more evening daylight. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, with critics citing potential safety risks during dark winter mornings.
Why it matters
The legislation represents a significant shift in daily life and labor patterns for the entire U.S. population.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vote was 308-117.
Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. States could opt out if their respective legislatures act to do so before the bill's enactment. The Senate would also have to pass the bill before it could be signed into law, but it's unclear if it will do so.
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