H.R. 7378In committeeAI & technology
Bill would shift all US time zones by 30 minutes, ending clock changes
Data as of July 11, 2026
The Daylight Act of 2026 would permanently shift US time zones a half hour, ending twice-yearly clock changes.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7378 would move every U.S. time zone's offset from Greenwich Mean Time by half an hour, locking in a schedule close to permanent daylight saving time. This would end the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks. The change would take effect 90 days after becoming law.
Who does it affect?
The change would affect nearly everyone in the United States, plus industries needing precise cross-time-zone scheduling like airlines, broadcasting, shipping, and international business.
Why does it matter?
The change would produce later sunsets in summer and later sunrises in winter year-round, affecting school start times, sunrise-dependent work like farming, and daily routines nationwide. Affected industries would need to adjust their scheduling systems.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Daylight Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- February 4, 2026
- Latest action:
- February 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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