Daylight Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7378

119th Congress

Daylight Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

W. Steube

R - FL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

The Daylight Act of 2026 likely addresses the ongoing debate about daylight saving time in the United States. While the full text isn't available yet, based on the title and recent legislative trends, this bill probably proposes to either make daylight saving time permanent year-round or eliminate the practice of changing clocks twice annually. This issue affects every American's daily schedule, sleep patterns, and when the sun rises and sets throughout the year.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Daylight Act of 2026

The Daylight Act of 2026 likely addresses the ongoing debate about daylight saving time in the United States. While the full text isn't available yet, based on the title and recent legislative trends, this bill probably proposes to either make daylight saving

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The Daylight Act of 2026 likely addresses the ongoing debate about daylight saving time in the United States. While the full text isn't available yet, based on the title and recent legislative trends, this bill probably proposes to either make daylight saving time permanent year-round or eliminate the practice of changing clocks twice annually. This issue affects every American's daily schedule, sleep patterns, and when the sun rises and sets throughout the year.

Bill Number: 7378
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Title: Daylight Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7378
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: The Daylight Act of 2026 likely addresses the ongoing debate about daylight saving time in the United States. While the full text isn't available yet, based on the title and recent legislative trends, this bill probably proposes to either make daylight saving time permanent year-round or eliminate t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Daylight Act of 2026 likely addresses the ongoing debate about daylight saving time in the United States. While the full text isn't available yet, based on the title and recent legislative trends, this bill probably proposes to either make daylight saving time permanent year-round or eliminate the practice of changing clocks twice annually. This issue affects every American's daily schedule, sleep patterns, and when the sun rises and sets throughout the year.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would change how Americans observe time throughout the year, potentially ending the twice-yearly clock changes that occur each March and November
Could make daylight saving time permanent, giving Americans more evening daylight year-round but darker mornings in winter
Follows years of public debate about the health impacts, energy implications, and general inconvenience of switching clocks
Currently has no cosponsors and was just referred to committee, indicating it's in very early stages with uncertain prospects

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Every American would be affected by this legislation, as it would determine whether we continue changing clocks twice a year or adopt a permanent time standard. The change would impact daily routines, school start times, work schedules, and particularly affect families with young children who struggle with the time transitions. Industries like transportation, broadcasting, and agriculture would also need to adjust their operations based on any changes to current timekeeping practices.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7378, 119th Congress (2026). "Daylight Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7378

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