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Permanent daylight saving time faces Senate hurdle

Nineteen states say they would adopt permanent daylight saving time if Congress approves, but a key lawmaker warns the measure likely won’t clear the Senate.

Published Jul 21, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A proposal that would end the twice-yearly time change ritual of “springing forward” and “falling back” faces an uphill battle in the Senate, a key lawmaker said.