Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Sponsored byRep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL· Introduced 3 janvier 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

15 juillet 2026·1 week ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 5 février 2025

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.

Timeline

12 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
15 juillet 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
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.
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
14 juillet 2026 · Floor
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.
13 juillet 2026 · Floor
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.
13 juillet 2026 · Floor
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.
13 juillet 2026 · Floor
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

34 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL

Cosponsors

Democrat39%
Republican3191%

Republican:Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]FL
Republican:Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]CA
Republican:Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]AZ
Republican:Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]GA
Republican:Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]CA
Democrat:Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Republican:Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX
Democrat:Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]NY
Democrat:Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]ME
Republican:Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]NC
Republican:Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI
Republican:Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]IN
Republican:Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]FL
Republican:Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA
Republican:Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]AL
Republican:Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]MS
Republican:Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]FL
Republican:Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]CO
Republican:Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]SC
Republican:Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]FL
Republican:Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]FL
Republican:Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]FL
Republican:Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]GA
Republican:Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]FL
Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]FL
Republican:Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]OH
Republican:Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]PA
Republican:Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]MO
Republican:Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]OK
Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Republican:Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]AL
Republican:Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]PA

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Science, Technology, Communications

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State and local government operationsTime and calendar

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To3 Jan 2025

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