House Passes Bill to End Clock Changes | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Congress just took a major step toward ending the twice-yearly daylight saving time ritual by passing the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. Supporters tout the benefits for business and outdoor activity, but the bill still faces hurdles in the Senate and needs presidential approval. Meanwhile, a heated debate rages over which time zone should be permanent: daylight saving time for brighter evenings—or standard time for healthier mornings aligned with natural sleep cycles. With last year’s similar bill stalled, and health experts warning about…