H.R. 7378

119 HR 7378 IH: Daylight Act of 2026
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-02-04
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 7378  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   February 4, 2026   Mr. Steube  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Energy and Commerce    A BILL
To 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Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a ) is hereby repealed.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.