Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent

What This Bill Does

This bill would repeal the federal law that creates the temporary daylight saving time period and make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. It also lets states or areas that had already opted out keep their own standard time choices under the amended time rules.

For most Americans, the bill would change the clock schedule they follow by ending the twice-yearly switch between standard time and daylight saving time. That could affect daily routines, school and work schedules, commuting, and when it gets light or dark in the morning and evening; the bill specifically amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 and the Calder Act to keep daylight saving time in place year-round, while preserving exemptions for states or areas that had already opted out.

Who This Bill Affects

For the general public, this would mean no more seasonal clock changes under federal law, with daylight saving time made permanent and some state-level exemptions preserved. People would likely notice changes in morning and evening daylight, but the bill does not create a new program or direct federal spending.

Will It Pass?

8% estimated chance of becoming law

Pass percentages are estimates and may be inaccurate.