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H.R. 139119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jul 15, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 139 would make daylight saving time permanent in the US, ending the twice-yearly clock change, with exceptions for Arizona and Hawaii.
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HR 139 would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States by changing the legal definition of standard time in each time zone, shifting it forward one hour. Americans would no longer set their clocks forward in spring or back in fall. Winters would bring darker mornings but lighter evenings year-round.
The bill affects virtually every person living in the United States, touching daily life in areas like work schedules, school start times, television programming, and travel. Businesses operating across time zones, airlines, and anyone coordinating with other countries could also see changes in scheduling.
States that already opted out of daylight saving time, like Arizona and Hawaii, would face a choice between keeping their current setup or adopting permanent daylight saving time, but would not be forced to change. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it must advance before any further votes can occur.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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