Permanent Daylight Saving Time Moves Closer to Reality, but Senate Remains the Biggest Hurdle
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-23T16:11:31.819Z
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WNC -- July 23, 2026: For the first time in years, legislation that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change has gained significant momentum in Washington. The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a bipartisan vote of 308-117, sending the measure to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
WNC -- July 23, 2026: For the first time in years, legislation that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change has gained significant momentum in Washington. The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a bipartisan vote of 308-117, sending the measure to the U.S. Senate for consideration.If approved by the Senate and signed by the President the legislation would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ending the long-standing practice of "springing forward" eac