AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Feb 5, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill establishes daylight saving time as the permanent standard time across the United States.
- States with areas currently exempt from daylight saving time may choose to maintain standard time in those areas.
- The House passed the bill on July 14, 2026, by a vote of 308–117.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 15, 2026.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary does not specify implementation dates, affected populations, economic impacts, or state-by-state outcomes.
- The summary does not document effects on sleep, health, transportation, business, or other sectors.
- The discretionary authority granted to states with current exemptions is described but without detail on how it operates or what outcomes it produces.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill July 14, 2026 (308–117).
- Senate received the bill July 15, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- No subsequent Senate action is documented in the provided record.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 14, 2026 — On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
- Jul 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
- Jul 14, 2026 — The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jul 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
- Jul 14, 2026 — 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.
- Jul 14, 2026 — Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)