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Daylight Saving Time

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Buchanan urges House support for Sunshine Protection Act making daylight saving time permanent

Jul 15, 2026

Rep. Vern Buchanan spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, which makes daylight saving time the permanent standard time and ends biannual clock changes. The bill passed the House on July 14, 2026, by a 308-117 vote and was sent to the Senate. Buchanan highlighted economic and health benefits, cited polling, referenced 19 states' actions, and noted an opt-out provision. He credited bipartisan efforts including former Sen. Rubio. The speech occurred during final House consideration of the measure.

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Scanlon introduces Sunshine for Our Kids Act to favor permanent standard time

Jul 14, 2026

The segment features Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon opposing the Sunshine Protection Act for permanent daylight saving time. She argues instead for her new bipartisan bill making standard time the national default while allowing state opt-outs for DST. She references health impacts, the 1974 precedent, and polling data favoring standard time.

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Congressional hearing examines health impacts of biannual clock changes in support of permanent DST bill

Jul 13, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Erin Houchin questioning Rules Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie during consideration of HR 139, the Sunshine Protection Act. Houchin cites a constituent survey showing over 90% support for ending clock changes and details personal and constituent experiences with disrupted sleep and dark afternoons. Guthrie responds by noting the problems stem from the biannual shift itself and lists societal benefits of extra afternoon/evening light, including roadway safety, reduced heart attack and stroke risk after adjustment, lower seasonal depression, decreased crime, and energy savings. Houchin follows up on recovery time from lost sleep, with Guthrie indicating acute risks are highest in the first few days.

Source: Forbes Breaking News