Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 139 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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35 members · Left 1 · Center 3 · Right 31 (Bill Ranking)

Sponsor	Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL) (Introduced 01/03/2025)
Sponsor Voting Record	Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.36 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support	LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 35 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once
Committees	Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action	07/15/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Roll Call Votes	1
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (01/03/2025)

Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.

States with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas.

Text (3)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 139 EH: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 139

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.

2.Making daylight savings time permanent (a)Repeal of temporary period for daylight savings timeSection 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. (b)Advancement of standard time (1)In generalThe second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the Calder Act) (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended— (A)by striking 4 hours and inserting 3 hours; (B)by striking 5 hours and inserting 4 hours; (C)by striking 6 hours and inserting 5 hours; (D)by striking 7 hours and inserting 6 hours; (E)by striking 8 hours and inserting by 7 hours; (F)by striking 9 hours and inserting 8 hours; (G)by striking 10 hours; and inserting 9 hours;; (H)by striking 11 hours and inserting 10 hours; and (I)by striking 10 hours. and inserting 11 hours.. (2)State exemptionSuch section is further amended by— (A)redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B)inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b)Standard time for certain States and areasThe standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate— (1)the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or (2)the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.. (3)Conforming amendmentSuch section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a), and inserting Except as provided in subsection (b),. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 139 IH: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 139IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.2.Making daylight savings time permanent(a)Repeal of temporary period for daylight savings timeSection 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed.(b)Advancement of standard time(1)In generalThe second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the Calder Act) (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended—(A)by striking 4 hours and inserting 3 hours;(B)by striking 5 hours and inserting 4 hours;(C)by striking 6 hours and inserting 5 hours;(D)by striking 7 hours and inserting 6 hours;(E)by striking 8 hours and inserting by 7 hours;(F)by striking 9 hours and inserting 8 hours;(G)by striking 10 hours; and inserting 9 hours;;(H)by striking 11 hours and inserting 10 hours; and(I)by striking 10 hours. and inserting 11 hours..(2)State exemptionSuch section is further amended by—(A)redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and(B)inserting after subsection (a) the following:(b)Standard time for certain States and areasThe standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate—(1)the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or(2)the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025..(3)Conforming amendmentSuch section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a), and inserting Except as provided in subsection (b),.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 139 : Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 139IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025.2.Making daylight savings time permanent(a)Repeal of temporary period for daylight savings timeSection 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed.(b)Advancement of standard time(1)In generalThe second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the Calder Act) (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended—(A)by striking 4 hours and inserting 3 hours;(B)by striking 5 hours and inserting 4 hours;(C)by striking 6 hours and inserting 5 hours;(D)by striking 7 hours and inserting 6 hours;(E)by striking 8 hours and inserting by 7 hours;(F)by striking 9 hours and inserting 8 hours;(G)by striking 10 hours; and inserting 9 hours;;(H)by striking 11 hours and inserting 10 hours; and(I)by striking 10 hours. and inserting 11 hours..(2)State exemptionSuch section is further amended by—(A)redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and(B)inserting after subsection (a) the following:(b)Standard time for certain States and areasThe standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate—(1)the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or(2)the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025..(3)Conforming amendmentSuch section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a), and inserting Except as provided in subsection (b),.Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (12)

Date	Chamber	All Actions
01/03/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
01/03/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
01/03/2025	House floor actions	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/13/2026	House floor actions	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
07/14/2026	House floor actions	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
07/14/2026	House floor actions	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
07/14/2026	House floor actions	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
07/14/2026	House floor actions	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
07/14/2026	Library of Congress	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
07/14/2026	House floor actions	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
07/14/2026	House floor actions	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/15/2026	Senate	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (6)

Title Type	Title
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed House	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text	To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.
Display Title	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Introduced	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Official Title as Introduced	To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (35)

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] — 01/09/2025 — Center (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] — 01/09/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] — 01/09/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] — 01/09/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] — 02/04/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] — 02/04/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] — 02/04/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] — 02/04/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] — 02/04/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] — 02/04/2025 (withdrawn 07/14/2026) — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] — 02/04/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] — 02/05/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] — 02/05/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] — 02/14/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] — 02/25/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] — 02/25/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] — 03/05/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] — 03/05/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] — 03/05/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] — 03/05/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] — 03/18/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] — 04/17/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] — 04/17/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] — 07/14/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] — 08/26/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] — 09/23/2025 — Center (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] — 10/03/2025 — Center (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] — 10/14/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] — 11/19/2025 — Lean left (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] — 12/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] — 03/27/2026 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] — 06/08/2026 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] — 06/10/2026 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] — 07/14/2026 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (2)

Committee	Activity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee	07/15/2026 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee	01/03/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

H.Res. 1423 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. (Related bill; Procedurally related)
S. 29 — Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Related bill)

Subjects (2)

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

State and local government operations
Time and calendar

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