February 4, 2026, U.S.A., "Bill: Daylight Act of 2026", congress.gov
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WorldTimeZone.com comments to the Proposed Bill "Daylight Act of 2026" to permanently shift U.S. time zones forward 30 minutes ahead and leave them there all year.....
"Rather than change time zones and clocks, a better strategy is to shift life schedules (work, school, and services) by 30 minutes."
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On Feb 4, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fl-17) introduced the “Daylight Act of 2026? to split the difference,
permanently shift U.S. time zones forward 30 minutes ahead of today’s standard time,
and leave them there all year.
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7378
To amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 4, 2026
Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Daylight Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. Permanent adjustment to American time.
(a) In general.—Section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the “Calder Act”) (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended, in the second sentence—
(1) by striking “Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a), the” and inserting “The”;
(2) by striking “4 hours” and inserting “3.5 hours”;
(3) by striking “5 hours” and inserting “4.5 hours”;
(4) by striking “6 hours” and inserting “5.5 hours”;
(5) by striking “7 hours” and inserting “6.5 hours”;
(6) by striking “8 hours” and inserting “by 7.5 hours”;
(7) by striking “9 hours” and inserting “8.5 hours”;
(8) by striking “10 hours;” and inserting “9.5 hours;”;
(9) by striking “11 hours” and inserting “10.5 hours”; and
(10) by striking “10 hours.” and inserting “10.5 hours.”.
(b) Repeal of daylight savings time.—Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed.
SEC. 3. Effective date.
This Act, including the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the day that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
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