Permanent Time Changes Spark Debate | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Congress is back at it with time zone drama—this time debating whether to lock in daylight saving or standard time forever. The Sunshine Protection Act, already passed by the House, would eliminate “falling back” in November, but at a cost: winter sunrises could be delayed until after 8 AM in many places—a move that nearly derailed permanent DST in the 70s. Now, a new bill, the Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026, pushes for permanent standard time, backed by health experts who say natural light rhythms align better with our bodies. But even that has trade-offs—summer sunsets might hit before 7…