The Hindu·3 min read·easy
U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, aiming to provide more evening daylight. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, with critics citing potential safety risks during dark winter mornings.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vote was 308-117.
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