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‘LOCK THE CLOCK’: House Passes Daylight Saving Bill to End Clock Changes

Jul 14, 2026·2 min read

The House passed a bill with broad bipartisan support to keep daylight saving time year-round, obviating the need for Americans to change their clocks twice a year.

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House by a vote of 308 to 117 and now awaits a verdict by the Senate. As he read out the number of votes, Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) played “Here Comes the Sun,” a Beatles song, on his phone.

President Donald Trump had pushed for the new law, writing on Truth Social in May that he was “going to work very hard to see The Sunshine Protection Act signed into Law.”

“It’s time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production. It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party. Take it!” he wrote.

The House GOP’s official X account posted a flyer with the words, “It’s time to lock the clock,” turning all the “o’s” into clocks against a sunburst background.

“PASSED! The Sunshine Protection Act makes daylight saving time permanent and eliminates biannual time changes. Congratulations, Rep. Vern Buchanan!” the group posted, referring to the Florida Republican who sponsored the bill.

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