H.R. 7378 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7378 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2026Mr. 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 (b) Repeal of daylight savings time Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. 3.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.