U.S. House of Representative passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to make daylight saving time permanent. The vote was 308-117. Representative Gus Bilirakis said Americans are ready to "ditch the switch." While many support the change, others worry about dark winter mornings for children heading to school.