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119th Congress · H.R. 139 · Passed Origin

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.

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BUCHANAN:H.R. 139.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1 Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:To make daylight savings time permanent, and for otherpurposes.[Page H40]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] · [R-FL-16] · B001260
    Rep-FL-16 current · 10 terms · @VernBuchanan · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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current
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Vern Buchanan
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Vern
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Buchanan
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FL
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16
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (4)

  • Health (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • House Committee on Ways and Means (house) · house · rank 2 · site
  • Trade (house) · house · rank 2
  • Joint Committee on Taxation (joint) · joint · rank 2 · site

Social media

District offices (3)

  • 510 Vonderburg Drive, Suite 303, Brandon, FL, 33511 · 813-657-1013 · fax 771-200-5798 · By appointment only · 27.930656,-82.2892269
  • 8433 Enterprise Circle, Suite 210, Bradenton, FL, 34202 · 941-951-6643 · fax 771-200-5798 · 27.3876393,-82.43503079999999
  • 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 210, Longboat Key, FL, 34228 · 941-951-6643 · By appointment only · 27.4111492,-82.6563195

Other names (0)

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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BUCHANAN, VERNON
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2025-01-15
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$929,859.45
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$983,349.77
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$995,723.03
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (35)

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] · [R-PA-7] · M001230 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-PA-7 current · 1 term · @RepMackenzie · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · [R-PA-1] · F000466 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-PA-1 current · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz · 1 district office
  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] · [R-AL-5] · S001220 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-AL-5 current · 2 terms · @RepDaleStrong · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · [R-FL-11] · W000806 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-FL-11 current · 8 terms · @RepWebster · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] · [R-OH-8] · D000626 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-OH-8 current · 6 terms · @WarrenDavidson · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] · [R-FL-27] · S000168 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-FL-27 current · 3 terms · @RepMariaSalazar · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · [R-PA-9] · M001204 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-PA-9 current · 4 terms · @RepMeuser · 7 district offices
  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · [R-GA-1] · C001103 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-GA-1 current · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · [R-OK-5] · B000740 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-OK-5 current · 3 terms · @RepBice · 1 district office
  • Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] · [R-MO-7] · B001316 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-MO-7 current · 2 terms · @RepEricBurlison · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · [R-WA-4] · N000189 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-WA-4 current · 6 terms · @RepNewhouse · 3 district offices
  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-05
    Rep-GA-7 current · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick · 1 district office
  • Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] · [R-FL-5] · R000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-05
    Rep-FL-5 current · 5 terms · @RepRutherfordFL · 1 district office
  • Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] · [R-FL-7] · M001216 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-14
    Rep-FL-7 current · 2 terms · @RepMillsPress · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-25
    Rep-FL-8 current · 1 term · @repharidopolos · 1 district office
  • Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] · [R-FL-15] · L000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-25
    Rep-FL-15 current · 2 terms · @RepLaurelLee · 1 district office
  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] · [R-SC-1] · M000194 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05
    Rep-SC-1 current · 3 terms · @RepNancyMace · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] · [R-CO-4] · B000825 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05
    Rep-CO-4 current · 3 terms · @RepBoebert · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] · [R-MS-4] · E000235 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05
    Rep-MS-4 current · 2 terms · @RepEzell · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] · [R-FL-4] · B001314 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05
    Rep-FL-4 current · 2 terms · @RepAaronBean · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-18
    Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices
  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · [R-FL-13] · L000596 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-17
    Rep-FL-13 current · 2 terms · @RepLuna · 1 district office
  • Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] · [R-CA-23] · O000019 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-17
    Rep-CA-23 current · 3 terms · @JayObernolte · 1 district office
  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-24
    Rep-IN-9 current · 2 terms · @RepHouchin · 1 district office
  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-14
    Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office
  • Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] · [R-NC-7] · R000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-08-26
    Rep-NC-7 current · 6 terms · @RepDavidRouzer · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] · [D-ME-2] · G000592 · Co-sponsored 2025-09-23
    Dem-ME-2 current · 4 terms · @RepGolden · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] · [D-NY-3] · S001201 · Co-sponsored 2025-10-03
    Dem-NY-3 current · 5 terms · @reptomsuozzi · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · [R-TX-17] · S000250 · Co-sponsored 2025-10-14
    Rep-TX-17 current · 14 terms · @PeteSessions · 5 district offices
  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] · [D-FL-9] · S001200 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-19
    Dem-FL-9 current · 5 terms · @RepDarrenSoto · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · [R-CA-41] · C000059 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-15
    Rep-CA-41 current · 17 terms · @KenCalvert · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] · [R-GA-11] · L000583 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-27
    Rep-GA-11 current · 6 terms · @RepLoudermilk · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] · [R-AZ-8] · H001098 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08
    Rep-AZ-8 current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] · [R-CA-40] · K000397 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10
    Rep-CA-40 current · 3 terms · @RepYoungKim · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] · [R-FL-1] · P000622 · Co-sponsored 2026-07-14
    Rep-FL-1 current · 1 term · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-07-15T19:14:05ZReferred To
  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2025-01-03T16:26:25ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (12)

  • 2026-07-15IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-07-14 17:18:52FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-07-14 17:18:51FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
    VoteHouse roll 238 — source
  • 2026-07-14 17:18:51Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
    VoteHouse roll 238 — source
  • 2026-07-14 16:38:54FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-07-14 15:59:13FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
  • 2026-07-14 15:58:35FloorH8D000via 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.
  • 2026-07-14 15:58:30FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
  • 2026-07-13 17:59:05FloorH1L210via 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.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-07-17T15:23:24Z
    Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-07-16T13:23:36Z
    Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-16T13:23:36Z
    To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.
  • Display Title2025-01-30T10:53:20Z
    Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-01-30T10:53:17Z
    Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-01-30T10:48:23Z
    To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2025-01-03 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 1423 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-07-14 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
  • HR 1279 (118) Sunshine Protection Act of 2023
    Latest: 2024-11-14 — Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Steube. Petition No: 118-19. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024111419?Page=2&CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • S 582 (118) Sunshine Protection Act of 2023
    Latest: 2023-03-01 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 69 (117) Sunshine Protection Act of 2021
    Latest: 2022-12-15 — Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Mooney. Petition No: 117-18.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • S 623 (117) Sunshine Protection Act of 2021
    Latest: 2022-03-16 — Held at the desk.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • S 29 (119) Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-01-07 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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