House Passes Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 With Bipartisan Support

The lopsided vote reveals broad cross-party appetite for eliminating clock changes, but Senate action and a presidential signature remain the outstanding variables before any policy takes effect.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on Tuesday, July 8, 2026, by a recorded vote of 308-117, according to the congressional roll call. The bill, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), would make daylight saving time the permanent standard, ending the twice-yearly practice of adjusting clocks.

Of the 117 votes cast against the measure, 95 came from Democrats and 22 from Republicans, according to the Washington Examiner's reporting on the House roll call record. The remaining majority reflects agreement across party lines, with the bill drawing backing from members of both parties in the 'yes' column.

Buchanan has introduced a version of the Sunshine Protection Act in every Congress since 2018, according to the Washington Examiner. The bill's passage on the House floor marks the first time it has cleared that chamber in its current session.

According to the Washington Examiner, 20 states have already enacted legislation designed to trigger permanent daylight saving time if and when federal law authorizes it. Under federal law — specifically the Uniform Time Act of 1966 — states may opt out of daylight saving time but may not unilaterally adopt it as a year-round standard without congressional authorization.

President Trump has expressed support for the measure, according to the New York Post. What remains unknown is whether the Senate will schedule the bill for a floor vote, and if so, under what timeline. The Senate's calendar and any committee referral would be reflected in the Congressional Record and official Senate scheduling notices. A companion bill number and Senate sponsor, if one exists, has not been confirmed in available public records as of this report.