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House approves bill for permanent daylight saving time
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 15, 2026
· 4 min read
The House has decided not to turn back the clock.By a 308-117 vote, representatives approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent, The New York Times reported.Read more trending news The Sunshine Protection Act will eliminate standard time. According to CNN, proponents believe...
Key takeaway By a 308-117 vote, representatives approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent, The New York Times reported.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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