This market asks whether the U.S. federal government will enact legislation mandating permanent daylight saving time nationwide by December 31, 2026. The Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), attached as a provision to the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (H.R. 7389), passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 21, 2026 with a strong 48-1 vote and awaits a House floor vote. President Trump has publicly endorsed the bill, vowing to work "very hard" to see it signed into law. The legislation has 32 bipartisan cosponsors in the House and 18 in the Senate. However, significant hurdles remain: the bill must still pass the full House, clear the Senate, and receive presidential signature by December 31, 2026. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has historically opposed permanent DST. The quote of 78 reflects strong committee support and presidential backing, balanced against the remaining legislative obstacles and tight timeline.
House scheduled for multiple session days through July before summer recess; bill merged with transportation legislation may help or hinder passage
Trump announced he will work 'very hard' to get the Sunshine Protection Act signed into law, calling the twice-yearly clock change 'ridiculous'
Trump posted on Truth Social praising the committee vote and stating he will 'work very hard' to see the Sunshine Protection Act signed into law.
The committee folded the Sunshine Protection Act into the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act and voted to send it to the House floor for full consideration.
Committee voted 48-1 on May 21, 2026 to include the Sunshine Protection Act in the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, sending it to the full House for consideration
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