Permanent daylight saving time debate
The gist
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 in July, and the Senate has not voted.
Americans will still turn clocks back Nov. 1.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a bipartisan 308-117 vote, sending it to the Senate.
- Aug 4, 2026Trump posted on Truth Social that Americans are 'sick and tired' of changing clocks and said the House had passed the bill.
- Aug 2026Trump urged senators to pass the legislation 'ASAP,' calling the practice foolish and inconvenient.