On July 14, 2026, the U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139) by a substantial bipartisan vote of 308–117. The legislation would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-a-year clock changes.

The bill has now moved to the Senate, which is the key remaining hurdle. It was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee following House passage, but the Senate has not yet passed it. The Senate requires 60 of the 100 senators to pass the bill. President Trump supports the bill, so if it passes the Senate, he will likely sign it into law.

The general outcome of passage of H.R. 139 would be that in the winter the sun would rise later in the morning and set later at night. Proponents say businesses, travel schedules and individuals would no longer have to accommodate two annual time changes. There would be more daylight after work and school for recreation, shopping, dining and outdoor activities. Researchers have also associated the spring clock change with short-term increases in crashes and certain adverse health events. Opponents express concern about children going to school in the dark. Sleep researchers also argue morning light is important for regulating the body's internal clock and that permanent DST is less aligned with human biology. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends eliminating clock changes but adopting permanent Standard Time, not permanent DST.

There is bipartisan interest in eliminating clock changes, but disagreement remains over permanent Daylight Saving Time versus permanent Standard Time. For golf operations, there would be more commercially valuable daylight in the evening, but more operational darkness in the morning. House momentum has improved the bill’s prospects, but Senate passage in 2026 remains uncertain and it is not currently a legislative priority.