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House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
By Sudiksha Kochi and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
The House on Tuesday passed with broad bipartisan support legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The lower chamber voted 308-117 for the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time the permanent standard time. Twenty-two Republicans and 9...
Key takeaway The lower chamber voted 308-117 for the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time the permanent standard time.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The House on Tuesday passed with broad bipartisan support legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The lower chamber voted 308-117 for the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time the permanent standard time. Twenty-two Republicans and 9...
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