US HB139 | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 33-3)
Status: Engrossed on July 15 2026 - 50% progression
Action: 2026-07-15 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on July 15 2026 - 50% progression
Action: 2026-07-15 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.
Title
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Sponsors
| Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL] | Rep. Ryan Mackenzie [R-PA] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Dale Strong [R-AL] |
| Rep. Daniel Webster [R-FL] | Rep. Warren Davidson [R-OH] | Rep. Maria Salazar [R-FL] | Rep. Dan Meuser [R-PA] |
| Rep. Earl Carter [R-GA] | Rep. Stephanie Bice [R-OK] | Rep. Eric Burlison [R-MO] | Rep. Dan Newhouse [R-WA] |
| Rep. Richard McCormick [R-GA] | Rep. John Rutherford [R-FL] | Rep. Cory Mills [R-FL] | Rep. Mike Haridopolos [R-FL] |
| Rep. Laurel Lee [R-FL] | Rep. Nancy Mace [R-SC] | Rep. Lauren Boebert [R-CO] | Rep. Mike Ezell [R-MS] |
| Rep. Aaron Bean [R-FL] | Rep. Barry Moore [R-AL] | Rep. Anna Luna [R-FL] | Rep. Jay Obernolte [R-CA] |
| Rep. Erin Houchin [R-IN] | Rep. Tom Barrett [R-MI] | Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] | Rep. Jared Golden [D-ME] |
| Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY] | Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX] | Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL] | Rep. Ken Calvert [R-CA] |
| Rep. Barry Loudermilk [R-GA] | Rep. Abraham Hamadeh [R-AZ] | Rep. Young Kim [R-CA] | Rep. Jimmy Patronis [R-FL] |
Roll Calls
2026-07-14 - House - On Passage RC# 238 (Y: 308 N: 117 NV: 0 Abs: 6) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 2026-07-14 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-07-14 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446) |
| 2026-07-14 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2026-07-14 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139. |
| 2026-07-14 | 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. |
| 2026-07-14 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452) |
| 2026-07-13 | House | 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. |
| 2025-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2025-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB29 (Related) 2025-01-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR1423 (Related) 2026-07-14 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1423 (Related) 2026-07-14 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
