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House passes bill to ditch the switch, make daylight saving permanent

July 15, 2026

Summary

The House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently establish daylight saving time, aiming to end the biannual clock changes. This Trump-backed initiative would eliminate the need for Americans to reset their clocks twice a year.

How coverage differs

  • Center: House moves to permanently end biannual clock changes for Americans Center outlets report factually on the House of Representatives passing the 'Sunshine Protection Act' by unanimous consent, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States. They note the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration, aiming to end the biannual clock adjustments.
  • Right: House's bipartisan passage of the ‘Sunshine Protection Act’ Right-leaning outlets emphasize the House's bipartisan passage of the 'Sunshine Protection Act' to make daylight saving time permanent, highlighting the bill's aim to 'lock the clock' and eliminate the twice-yearly time change. They frame it as a common-sense measure that received strong support.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
  • House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent - AP News

Right

  • House passes bill to lock the clock on daylight saving time

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