Overview
- The U.S. House voted 308–117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, moving the bill to the Senate after floor action on July 14.
- President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed the proposal which would keep clocks on the current March-to-November time year round if the Senate passes it and he signs it.
- Medical groups including the American Medical Association and sleep experts oppose year‑round daylight saving time because evening light can push circadian rhythms later and reduce beneficial morning daylight.
- Nineteen states have pre‑passed laws to switch to permanent daylight saving time if Congress allows it, but states would need to opt out before a federal law takes effect.
- If the Senate does not act the November 1, 2026 clock change will proceed as scheduled and the debate will continue over regional impacts such as winter sunrises near or after 9 a.m. in parts of the country.