H.R. 139

House

Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL)

Introduced

The bill has been introduced and is awaiting committee action.

In brief

This bill makes daylight saving time the permanent standard time for the United States, ending the twice-annual practice of changing clocks. States and territories that currently do not observe daylight saving time, such as Arizona and Hawaii, may choose to remain on their existing standard time. Introduced by Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL), the legislation was passed by the House in July 2026 and has since been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further consideration.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

January 3, 2025 · House
Introduced
Establishes permanent daylight saving time as the new national standard time. Introduced at the start of the 119th Congress.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 19, 2025 · House
Introduced
Makes Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, ending the seasonal clock changes.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 13, 2026 · House
Introduced
The bill establishes permanent daylight saving time nationwide, eliminating the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 19, 2026 · House
Introduced
This bill would eliminate the twice-yearly time change by making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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