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House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent
By ABC News at KVIA ABC-7
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide by a vote of 308-117.
Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Scott DeJarlais played the opening bars of The Beatles' song “Here Comes the Sun” from his phone into the microphone once the bill p...
Key takeaway The bill entitled the “Sunshine Protection Act of 2025” would end the twice-yearly changing of the clocks but would allow states to opt out.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide by a vote of 308-117.
Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Scott DeJarlais played the opening bars of The Beatles' song “Here Comes the Sun” from his phone into the microphone once the bill p...
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