Time for a clock change? Congress considers daylight saving time … again

A bill now being considered in the Senate would make daylight saving time permanent, but research suggests moving to standard time would bring more benefits.

By: Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 21, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University

In the 108-year history of daylight saving time in the United States, the country has twice moved to institute it year-round: during each of the two world wars and in 1973-74.

Now, after a 2022 attempt to reintroduce this policy floundered, the U.S. House of Representatives on July 14, 2026, passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would put the country permanently on daylight saving time. The bipartisan …

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