U.S. Clocks Spring Forward as House Advances Vote to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Sunshine Protection Act and Permanent Daylight Saving Time·Latest event July 17, 2026

Apr 9

U.S. Clocks Spring Forward as House Advances Vote to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Legislation to end seasonal clock changes remains stalled in House committees as lawmakers debate a 30-minute permanent shift versus a full move to daylight saving time. While 19 states have passed their own measures to lock the clock, they cannot take effect without federal approval, leaving Americans to continue the biannual time-change ritual. The delay forces families to navigate the health and sleep disruptions associated with the recent March 'spring forward' shift.

Mar 8

U.S. Clocks Spring Forward, Reigniting National Debate Over Permanent Daylight Saving Time Health Risks

Most of the United States moved clocks forward one hour, renewing public debate over the health and safety impacts of the seasonal shift.

Tomorrow, the wait is over as we spring forward and get an extra hour of sunshine! That means more time to enjoy at the beach, in the park, and with your family. Who doesn’t love that? I’m fighting to pass my Sunshine Protection Act so we can keep Daylight Saving Time YEAR-ROUND and enjoy more sunshine, not less.Daylight saving time begins: Are we changing the clocks for the last time?

Feb 10

House Rules Committee advances resolution to set floor vote on making daylight saving time permanent

The House Committee on Rules received a resolution to establish procedures for a floor vote on making daylight saving time permanent.

H.Res. 1055Daylight Saving Time: House Sets Rules for Permanent Time Change Vote

Feb 4

Lawmakers Propose 30-Minute Time Zone Shift to End Seasonal Clock Changes

Lawmakers introduced a compromise bill that would eliminate seasonal changes by shifting all U.S. time zones by 30 minutes.

H.R. 7378Congress Proposes Ending Seasonal Clock Changes and Shifting U.S. Time Zones by 30 Minutes'Half-daylight saving time' could become permanent under new bill

Mar 10, 2025

Nineteen states pass laws to end clock changes but remain blocked by federal law

Reports highlighted that 19 states have passed laws to end clock changes but are legally blocked from implementing them without federal action.

Why 19 states still change their clocks after voting against it

The Facts

Key Statements

TThe Hill

“Nineteen states have enacted legislation to adopt permanent daylight saving time, but federal law currently prevents implementation without Congressional authorization.”

This explains why state-level laws are currently stalled and why federal action is required.

TThe Hill

“Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced the Daylight Act of 2026, which proposes moving clocks forward 30 minutes and ending biannual time changes permanently.”

This provides the specific details of the primary bill currently under consideration in the House.

Policies

H.R. 7378 proposes a specific 30-minute time shift, while the House resolution creates the procedural framework for a vote on permanent daylight saving time. The resolution is further along in the process because it sets the ground rules for the final floor debate.

Daylight Savings: Making it Permanent

H.R. 139

Daylight Saving Time: House Sets Rules for Permanent Time Change Vote

H.Res. 1055

Congress Proposes Ending Seasonal Clock Changes and Shifting U.S. Time Zones by 30 Minutes

H.R. 7378