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Congress·In Committee·26 days ago

House Bill Would End Seasonal Clock Changes, Shifting All U.S. Time Zones by 30 Minutes

Also known as: Daylight Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill would end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. Instead of switching between "Standard Time" and "Daylight Saving Time," the United States would stay on one permanent time all year long.
  • The plan would move every time zone in the country by 30 minutes. This creates a permanent "middle ground" between the current summer and winter times, rather than picking one or the other.
  • If this becomes law, the changes would take effect 90 days later. This would give schools, airlines, and tech companies a few months to prepare for the new schedules and update digital clocks.
  • The goal is to stop the "spring forward" and "fall back" cycle. This could help reduce health and safety issues, like heart attacks and car accidents, that often happen when people lose an hour of sleep in the spring.
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Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

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The Hill·10 days ago

Half-daylight saving time? A new bill explains the idea—and why it's gaining attention

Representative Greg Steube's 'Daylight Act of 2026' seeks a middle-ground solution to the daylight saving debate. By shifting clocks 30 minutes forward permanently, the bill aims to eliminate the biannual 'spring forward' and 'fall back' rituals while balancing morning and evening light.

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The Financial Express·12 days ago

What is daylight act of 2026? The new bill that could sync India and US clocks by 30 minutes

The Daylight Act of 2026 proposes moving clocks forward by just half an hour and ending the twice-a-year clock changes altogether. The bill, introduced by Rep. Greg Steube, would shift all US time zones forward by 30 minutes, potentially simplifying international coordination with countries like India.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Daylight Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7378
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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