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19 states poised to adopt permanent daylight saving time

The bill, which cleared the Senate, would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change; current dates were set by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Nineteen states are poised to move ahead if Congress Oks the Sunshine Protection Act. The measure, which has passed the Senate but awaits House approval, would do away with the twice-yearly process of changing time.