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House Committee Approves Year-Round DST, 48-1 Vote

5/22/2026

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House Committee voted 48-1 to approve the Sunshine Protection Act, permitting year-round DST.
The act would let states opt into permanent DST, potentially affecting the whole nation.
Rep. Vern Buchanan, sponsor since 2018, secured 32 cosponsors (29 R, 3 D).
Committee staff cited research that permanent DST could cut traffic deaths and boost winter activity.
Rep. Tom Cotton warned year-round DST would make winter mornings very dark for schoolchildren.

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House Committee voted 48-1 to approve the Sunshine Protection Act, permitting year-round DST.
The act would let states opt into permanent DST, potentially affecting the whole nation.
Rep. Vern Buchanan, sponsor since 2018, secured 32 cosponsors (29 R, 3 D).
Committee staff cited research that permanent DST could cut traffic deaths and boost winter activity.
Rep. Tom Cotton warned year-round DST would make winter mornings very dark for schoolchildren.