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House Approves Sunshine Protection Act, Delays Permanent DST

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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The United States will set clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2026.
The change gives most Americans an extra hour of sleep and winter sunsets.
The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act in July to make daylight saving time permanent.
President Donald Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number urging calls.
The Senate has not voted, leaving clocks to revert to standard time on Nov. 1.

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The United States will set clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2026.
The change gives most Americans an extra hour of sleep and winter sunsets.
The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act in July to make daylight saving time permanent.
President Donald Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number urging calls.
The Senate has not voted, leaving clocks to revert to standard time on Nov. 1.