Daylight Saving Time Could Be Changed Under New Bill: What We Know
Summary
A new bill called the Daylight Act of 2026 proposes to end the practice of daylight saving time in the U.S. The bill suggests changing all U.S. time zones by 30 minutes permanently, removing the need for seasonal clock changes. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on or passed.Key Facts
- The Daylight Act of 2026 aims to stop daylight saving time and adjust U.S. time zones by 30 minutes.
- Representative W. Gregory Steube from Florida introduced the bill, H.R. 7378, on February 4, 2026.
- If passed, the bill would change the existing time law, which allows for seasonal clock changes.
- The proposal would end the practice of moving clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
- The bill is in committee and has not seen any floor action or votes.
- Daylight saving time currently starts in March and ends in November under federal law.
- Seven U.S. states and territories already follow standard time year-round.
- President Donald Trump has expressed opposition to daylight saving time on social media platforms.
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