The House voted 308–117 on July 14 to approve legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the United States.

The proposal would end the twice-yearly clock change by keeping clocks on the later schedule now used between spring and fall. States could opt out through their legislatures before enactment, preserving a route to permanent standard time rather than requiring every state to observe the same system.

The House vote does not change anyone's clock yet. The Senate must pass the legislation, and any differences between the chambers would need to be resolved before the president could sign it. The timing and outcome of Senate consideration remain uncertain.

Supporters argue that later evening daylight better matches when many people are active. Critics of permanent daylight time point to darker winter mornings and concerns raised by sleep and medical specialists. Those policy arguments remain open even though the House has completed its vote.

Source: Associated Press ↗

Source: Congress.gov ↗