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July 20, 2026
Senate Faces Resistance to Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill
- The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support, but its future in the Senate is uncertain.
- Senate leaders express concerns about regional opposition, particularly regarding schoolchildren's safety in the dark.
- Sen. Tom Cotton is leading the opposition, opposing any fast-tracking of the bill through unanimous consent.
- The Senate's busy schedule may hinder timely consideration of the legislation before the August recess.
2 Sources
- Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fightJul 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM · Reuters
- Senate bill to end daylight saving time could fail due to school pick-up issuesJul 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM · Independent