HR 139 · in committee · major
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill makes daylight saving time permanent year-round instead of switching between time zones.
- The change affects all Americans and businesses that rely on time-based scheduling and coordination.
- States can choose to keep standard time in certain areas; the change takes effect once enacted.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
What impact would permanent daylight saving time have on early morning schedules for students, shift workers, and parents compared to the current twice-yearly clock changes?
- 02
Which industries—such as transportation, agriculture, and power grids—would face the largest operational challenges from eliminating the standard time switch?
- 03
How should the federal government balance allowing states to opt out of permanent daylight saving time while maintaining consistent scheduling across state borders?
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Sponsor · R-FL-16
Vern Buchanan
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
32/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-03
Joining the bill
Daniel Webster
R-FL-11
Dale W. Strong
R-AL-5
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
R-PA-1
Ryan Mackenzie
R-PA-7
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
R-GA-1
Daniel Meuser
R-PA-9
Eric Burlison
R-MO-7
Warren Davidson
R-OH-8
Dan Newhouse
R-WA-4
Stephanie I. Bice
R-OK-5
Maria Elvira Salazar
R-FL-27
Richard McCormick
R-GA-7
+ 20 more
Legislative timeline
2025-01-03 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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