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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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SubjectsState and local government operationsTime and calendar
Sponsor
Vern Buchanan, R-FL-16
10 terms · @VernBuchanan
2409 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0916 · 202-225-5015
Cosponsors (35)
  • Ryan E. Mackenzie, R-PA-7
    Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 1 term · @RepMackenzie
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1
    Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz
  • Dale W. Strong, R-AL-5
    Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepDaleStrong
  • Daniel Webster, R-FL-11
    Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepWebster
  • Warren Davidson, R-OH-8
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 6 terms · @WarrenDavidson
  • Maria E. Salazar, R-FL-27
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepMariaSalazar
  • Daniel Meuser, R-PA-9
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepMeuser
  • Earl L. Carter, R-GA-1
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter
  • Stephanie I. Bice, R-OK-5
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBice
  • Eric W. Burlison, R-MO-7
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepEricBurlison
  • Dan Newhouse, R-WA-4
    Co-sponsored Feb 4, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepNewhouse
  • Rich D. McCormick, R-GA-7
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick
  • John H. Rutherford, R-FL-5
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepRutherfordFL
  • Cory Mills, R-FL-7
    Co-sponsored Feb 14, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMillsPress
  • Mike J. Haridopolos, R-FL-8
    Co-sponsored Feb 25, 2025 · 1 term · @repharidopolos
  • Laurel F. Lee, R-FL-15
    Co-sponsored Feb 25, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLaurelLee
  • Nancy R. Mace, R-SC-1
    Co-sponsored Mar 5, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepNancyMace
  • Lauren O. Boebert, R-CO-4
    Co-sponsored Mar 5, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBoebert
  • Mike Ezell, R-MS-4
    Co-sponsored Mar 5, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepEzell
  • Aaron P. Bean, R-FL-4
    Co-sponsored Mar 5, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepAaronBean
  • Barry Moore, R-AL-1
    Co-sponsored Mar 18, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore
  • Anna P. Luna, R-FL-13
    Co-sponsored Apr 17, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLuna
  • Jay P. Obernolte, R-CA-23
    Co-sponsored Apr 17, 2025 · 3 terms · @JayObernolte
  • Erin S. Houchin, R-IN-9
    Co-sponsored Apr 24, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepHouchin
  • Tom M. Barrett, R-MI-7
    Co-sponsored Jul 14, 2025 · 1 term · @reptombarrett
  • David Rouzer, R-NC-7
    Co-sponsored Aug 26, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepDavidRouzer
  • Jared F. Golden, D-ME-2
    Co-sponsored Sep 23, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepGolden
  • Thomas R. Suozzi, D-NY-3
    Co-sponsored Oct 3, 2025 · 5 terms · @reptomsuozzi
  • Pete A. Sessions, R-TX-17
    Co-sponsored Oct 14, 2025 · 14 terms · @PeteSessions
  • Darren Soto, D-FL-9
    Co-sponsored Nov 19, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepDarrenSoto
  • Ken S. Calvert, R-CA-41
    Co-sponsored Dec 15, 2025 · 17 terms · @KenCalvert
  • Barry Loudermilk, R-GA-11
    Co-sponsored Mar 27, 2026 · 6 terms · @RepLoudermilk
  • Abraham J. Hamadeh, R-AZ-8
    Co-sponsored Jun 8, 2026 · 1 term
  • Young O. Kim, R-CA-40
    Co-sponsored Jun 10, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepYoungKim
  • Jimmy T. Patronis Jr., R-FL-1
    Co-sponsored Jul 14, 2026 · 1 term
Committees (2)
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jul 15, 2026
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 3, 2025
Actions (12)
  1. Jul 15, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jul 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
  4. Jul 14, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
  5. Jul 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. Jul 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
  7. Jul 14, 2026 · via 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.
  8. Jul 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
  9. Jul 13, 2026 · via 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.
  10. Jan 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  11. Jan 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  12. Jan 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications

Constitutional authority cited

[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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