House committee advances bill to end twice-yearly clock changes, Sunshine Protection Act moves toward chamber vote

A U.S. House committee advanced legislation aimed at ending the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time, setting up what could be a floor vote, The Guardian reported on July 14, 2026. The bill is titled the Sunshine Protection Act.

Under the proposal, daylight saving time would remain in effect year-round, eliminating the spring forward and fall back schedule that requires households, businesses, schools, and other organizations to adjust clocks twice each year. The measure is described as having bipartisan support, including backing from President Donald Trump referenced by the outlet and support from some Democratic cosponsors, according to The Guardian’s account.

The clock-change system has been the subject of recurring federal-level efforts, but any change requires Congress to act. If enacted, the policy would change how time is observed across federal rules and any areas where federal requirements or compliance schedules rely on the standard clock system.

Because the story’s central action is reported by a news outlet and no official committee roll call or mark-up record was included in the provided materials, Apex Times cannot confirm through an official congressional record that the committee has formally advanced or voted to send the bill forward as of publication. The next step, if the committee has indeed moved the bill as described, would be consideration by the full House, where sponsors would typically seek floor time and a majority vote to advance it.

The Guardian’s report also frames the bill as part of an effort to reduce the coordination burdens associated with clock changes, which can affect transportation schedules, timekeeping systems, and the timing of school and work routines. Backers have also argued that keeping a single time standard would reduce disruption for the public.

If the measure clears additional procedural steps, the proposal would then need to be taken up by the Senate and, if both chambers agree on the final text, signed into law by President Donald Trump. Conversely, if the bill does not secure the required support in either chamber, the clock-change practice would remain in place.

The practical impact of a permanent daylight saving policy would extend beyond consumer life to any government and industry operations that depend on consistent timekeeping rules, including federal scheduling and compliance calendars. The scope of implementation details, including whether any changes would be phased in or require new federal guidance, would depend on the enacted text and any subsequent administrative action.