Congressman Jimmy Patronis Advances Legislation to Lock the Clock

July 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.- Late Tuesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Sunshine Protection Act , legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and end the outdated twice yearly practice of changing the clocks. “Washington has a bad habit of making simple things harder than they need to be,” said Congressman Patronis. “Changing the clocks twice a year is one of those pointless headaches Americans are ready to leave behind. Families deserve consistency, not another government inconvenience disrupting their daily lives. The transition to Daylight Saving Time has been linked to more car accidents, sleep deprivation, and other health risks, which is why I was proud to co-sponsor this legislation. I want to thank Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Vern Buchanan for leading the charge on this commonsense bill. It’s time for Congress to catch up, end this outdated practice once and for all, and give the American people one less headache.” The Sunshine Protection Act would: Make Daylight Saving Time permanent year-round. Allow states to opt out of the change if they pass legislation prior to federal action. The legislation passed 308-117 and moves to the Senate for a vote. To view H.R. 139 the Sunshine Protection Act click here . ###