08/04/2026
The House passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the United States.
The bill passed by a vote of 308-117 and would end the twice-a-year clock change if it becomes law.
Supporters say permanent daylight saving time would provide more evening daylight during the hours when many Americans are most active. They also point to potential benefits for families, outdoor activity, tourism, and local businesses.
Critics have raised concerns about darker winter mornings, especially for children waiting for school buses and parents commuting to work.
States could opt out if their legislatures act before the bill takes effect.
The bill still needs to pass the Senate before it can be signed into law, so the current clock-change system is not changing yet.
For households and businesses, the debate is a reminder that even something as routine as changing the clocks can affect schedules, safety, commuting, consumer behavior, and local economic activity.
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The Senate would also have to pass the daylight saving time bill before it could be signed into law, but it’s unclear if it will do so.
