Why the US House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain due to potential opposition.
Why it matters
Ending the practice of changing clocks would have significant implications for energy consumption, public health, and daily routines across the United States.
The U.S. House on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) voted in favour of making daylight saving time permanent, passing the “Sunshine Protection Act” with a vote of 308 to 117. It is now moving to the Senate for the next stage of the legislative process. This marks the end of the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks that has been observed across most of the United States since the 1960s.
Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. However, the bill's future in the Senate is uncertain, as some Republican leaders have expressed doubts about its advancement and at least one Republican has indicated plans to oppose it.
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