For decades, Americans have grumbled about losing an hour of sleep every spring and gaining it back every fall. Now, Congress is once again trying to end the twice-yearly clock change. As of July 15, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the country. The proposal, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. The Sunshine Protection Act would eliminate the biannual clock changes by keeping most of the United States on daylight saving time (DST) year-round. That means more daylight in the evening during winter, later sunrises during winter, and no more seasonal clock changes. The biggest criticism isn't about ending the clock changes — it's about which time should become permanent. Sleep scientists argue that permanent standard time would be a better match to the body's natural circadian rhythm because it provides earlier morning sunlight. In some northern areas, the sun wouldn't rise until nearly 9 a.m. during parts of the winter. Critics say that could make morning commutes darker and affect schoolchildren, shift workers and others who start their day early. Although it has bipartisan support, several senators have raised concerns about darker winter mornings. Until both chambers pass identical legislation and the president signs it, Americans will continue changing their clocks twice each year.
