It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
As we approach our next scheduled time change, the push to "lock the clock" is making headlines once again. Thanks to recent legislative efforts in the House and support from the White House, the conversation about ending our biannual time jumps is gaining momentum, even if the finish line remains uncertain.
Here is exactly where the legislation stands in 2026, and what has to happen before we stop changing our clocks for good.
Sunshine Protection Act
What we know:
The legislation at the center of this debate is the Sunshine Protection Act, which proposes repealing the temporary daylight saving period and making daylight saving time the permanent, year-round standard.
On July 14, 2026, the US House of Representatives successfully passed the bill, with lawmakers arguing that halting the clock changes would reduce schedule disruptions and provide Americans with more evening daylight throughout the year.
Under this law, states that alread...