Federal · 119th Congress
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.
States with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas.
Sponsor
Cosponsors34
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Ryan MackenzieRU.S. Representative · 7th District · PA
Dale W. StrongRU.S. Representative · 5th District · AL
Daniel WebsterRU.S. Representative · 11th District · FL
Stephanie I. BiceRU.S. Representative · 5th District · OK
Eric BurlisonRU.S. Representative · 7th District · MO
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRU.S. Representative · 1st District · GA
Warren DavidsonRU.S. Representative · 8th District · OH
Daniel MeuserRU.S. Representative · 9th District · PA
Maria Elvira SalazarRU.S. Representative · 27th District · FL
Richard McCormickRU.S. Representative · 7th District · GA
John H. RutherfordRU.S. Representative · 5th District · FL12 of 34
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Other titles2
To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history10
Jul 15, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)Roll Call 238308–117
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Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Jan 3, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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