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Daylight Act of 2026: Adjusting Time Zones and Repealing Daylight Saving Time

This bill amends the Calder Act to adjust standard time zones in the U.S. by altering time offsets by 30 minutes (e.g., changing 4 hours to 3.5 hours). Additionally, it repeals Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 regarding Daylight Saving Time.
Key points
Repeals Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 regarding Daylight Saving Time.
Amends time zone definitions in the Calder Act by reducing time offsets by 30 minutes (e.g., from 4 to 3.5 hours).
The Act takes effect 90 days after enactment.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7378
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Daylight Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7378.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 regarding Daylight Saving Time.
  • Amends time zone definitions in the Calder Act by reducing time offsets by 30 minutes (e.g., from 4 to 3.5 hours).
  • The Act takes effect 90 days after enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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