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US House Passes Sunshine Protection Act for Permanent Daylight Saving

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 308‑117 on July 14, 2026 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight‑saving time (DST) permanent nationwide and eliminate the twice‑yearly clock changes. The bill allows states to opt out and remain on standard time, but it requires Senate approval and the President’s signature to become law. Senate Majority Leader John Thorne (R‑SD) said the Senate’s support is unclear, and the measure faces opposition from senators such as Tom Cotton, who warn that winter sunrises would be much later, potentially forcing children to travel to school in darkness. President Donald Trump has publicly backed the proposal. Proponents argue that year‑round DST would boost evening commerce, reduce sleep‑disruption injuries, and help with seasonal‑affective‑disorder symptoms, while critics stress health benefits of morning light and safety concerns. An AP‑NORC poll found 56 % of respondents favor permanent DST versus 12 % preferring the current system. The legislation’s impact would be felt across the country, with specific local analyses noting later winter sunrises in Baltimore, Minnesota, New Jersey and other states if the bill becomes law. The bill now proceeds to Senate consideration.

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