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House Approves Permanent DST, Trump Likely to Sign

7/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote, sending it to the Senate, where President Donald Trump is expected to sign it.
Airlines for America warned permanent daylight-saving time could disrupt flight schedules and international connections.
Nineteen U.S. states have passed daylight-saving time laws, with an AP-NORC survey showing 56% of Americans favor the change and only 12% support keeping the clock changes.

History

Historical Context

The 1966 Uniform Time Act set DST from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. Amendments in 1986 and the 2005 Energy Policy Act shifted the start to the first Sunday in April and later to the second Sunday in March (effective 2007). In 2026 the House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117, seeking permanent DST; 56% of Americans support it.

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Story summary

The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote, sending it to the Senate, where President Donald Trump is expected to sign it.
Airlines for America warned permanent daylight-saving time could disrupt flight schedules and international connections.
Nineteen U.S. states have passed daylight-saving time laws, with an AP-NORC survey showing 56% of Americans favor the change and only 12% support keeping the clock changes.

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