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Sunshine Protection Act: Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

3/2/2026

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The Sunshine Protection Act, a federal bill, would make daylight saving time permanent, ending biannual changes.
Maine and Texas have passed laws to maintain daylight saving time, but federal approval is still needed.
Historical attempts at permanent daylight saving time have failed, and experts say permanent standard time may be healthier.
If Congress does not act, clocks will continue to change biannually, with the next switch on November 1.

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Story summary

The Sunshine Protection Act, a federal bill, would make daylight saving time permanent, ending biannual changes.
Maine and Texas have passed laws to maintain daylight saving time, but federal approval is still needed.
Historical attempts at permanent daylight saving time have failed, and experts say permanent standard time may be healthier.
If Congress does not act, clocks will continue to change biannually, with the next switch on November 1.