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Daylight Saving Time could be year-round if new bill passes
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 4 min read
By Ellis Kim, CNN
(CNN) — The US House will vote Tuesday on a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing Congress forward into an issue that has long stumped lawmakers and spurred impassioned pleas by parents, farmers and others with sharply divergent views.
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Key takeaway “Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are spent every year by people, Cities, and States, being forced to change their Clocks,” he said in a Truth Social post.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , the potential switch to year-round Daylight Saving Time could have significant implications for the local economy and daily routines. As a border city, El Paso's economy is closely tied to the schedules of neighboring cities in Mexico, which do not observe Daylight Saving Time. If the bill passes, this could lead to further complications in coordinating cross-border trade and commerce. Additionally, El Paso's agricultural industry, which is a vital part of the local economy, may face challenges adjusting to the new daylight hours, particularly during the winter months when sunrise would be later. The city's residents, who are accustomed to the current time change, may also need to adapt their daily routines, including school schedules and work commutes, to accommodate the new time standard. As the bill moves forward, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the potential change will impact their daily lives.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Ellis Kim, CNN
(CNN) — The US House will vote Tuesday on a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing Congress forward into an issue that has long stumped lawmakers and spurred impassioned pleas by parents, farmers and others with sharply divergent views.
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