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U.S. Sunshine Protection Act legislative status

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The Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent, faces legislative uncertainty in the U.S. Senate. While the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill in July 2026 with a 308-117 vote, it requires Senate approval and a presidential signature to become law. President Trump has advocated for the measure, stating, “More sun later in the day is better” and urging lawmakers to “Finally, get it done!!” Despite this support, the Senate has not scheduled a vote, and a permanent shift is considered unlikely for 2026. As the November 1, 2026, deadline approaches, the United States is preparing for the annual shift back one hour. At 2:00 AM local time on Sunday, clocks will be set back to 1:00 AM, marking the transition to Standard Time under the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Safety experts have raised concerns regarding the transition. Home Age Fit has urged older adults to review indoor lighting and stair safety, noting that earlier sunsets increase fall risks for seniors. In Maryland, the transition is expected to move sunset times from approximately 6:06 p.m. on Halloween to 5:04 p.m. the following day. ~~In Minnesota, local leaders remain prepared to “lock~~ As the ~~clock”~~ transition nears, experts suggest that households with children or pets gradually shift meal and sleep schedules in 15-minute increments to ~~stay~~ mitigate impacts on ~~daylight saving time year-round, should Congress grant~~ biological clocks. While most digital devices update automatically, manual adjustments will be required for analog clocks, appliances, and vehicle dashboards. In North America, while most of the ~~necessary authorization.~~ U.S. and parts of Canada transition, regions such as Hawaii, most of Arizona, Yukon, and most of Saskatchewan do not participate in the change.

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