On July 15, 2026, Congress made significant progress toward discontinuing the biannual clock changes. The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to establish Daylight Saving Time as a permanent fixture nationwide. The bipartisan bill now moves to the Senate, marking the first substantial movement since similar measures stalled years ago.
Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, engaged in a discussion with Cott Yates from the Lock the Clock Alliance. Bennett’s role involves delivering insightful reporting and analysis on the political and cultural dynamics influencing American life.