H.R.139
119th Congress

Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025Updated: Jul 23, 2026
Passed House
Sponsor
Buchanan, Vern
Vern Buchanan
RFlorida
Summary

Makes daylight saving time the permanent standard time across the United States, ending the twice-yearly clock changes. Allows some states to choose to remain on standard time instead.

Affects all residents, businesses, schools, and government agencies that currently adjust clocks each spring and fall. Daily schedules would stay consistent year-round, removing seasonal time shifts that can disrupt sleep, travel, and work routines.

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Current Stage: Senate Vote

120 days

The bill passed its first chamber and is now before the second, which must pass identical text before it can go to the President.

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    Last Updated: Jul 15, 2026

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