119 HR 7378 IH: Daylight Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7378IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2026Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Daylight Act of 2026.

2.

Permanent adjustment to American time

(a)

In general

Section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the Calder Act) (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended, in the second sentence— (1)by striking Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a), the and inserting The; (2)by striking 4 hours and inserting 3.5 hours; (3)by striking 5 hours and inserting 4.5 hours; (4)by striking 6 hours and inserting 5.5 hours; (5)by striking 7 hours and inserting 6.5 hours; (6)by striking 8 hours and inserting by 7.5 hours; (7)by striking 9 hours and inserting 8.5 hours; (8)by striking 10 hours; and inserting 9.5 hours;; (9)by striking 11 hours and inserting 10.5 hours; and (10)by striking 10 hours. and inserting 10.5 hours.. (b)

Repeal of daylight savings time

Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed.

3.

Effective date

This Act, including the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the day that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.