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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 13, 2026
BillsScience, Technology, CommunicationsH.R. 139Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 139IntroducedScience, Technology, Communications

Republicans propose permanent daylight saving time nationwide

Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL)34 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 3, 2025
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Introduced
Jan 3
House committee
Jan 3
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House floor
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

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Cosponsors (34)

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3 Democrats, 27 Republicans (of 30 shown).

Activity timeline

Jul 13
1d ago
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jul 13
HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
2025
Jan 3
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3
Introduced in House
Jan 3
Introduced in House

All 30 cosponsors

3 Democrats · 27 Republicans
Democrats (3)
Republicans (27)

In the news

Daylight saving time could become permanent in the US. What would that change? - inkl
Congress eyeing vote this week on measure to make daylight saving time year-round - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Daylight saving time would be permanent if law passes. What it means for Ohio - Cincinnati Enquirer
Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237, H.R. 1181 - House.gov
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