House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
On July 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, aimed at establishing permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST) nationwide. The bill, which passed with a vote of 308-117, now heads to the Senate for consideration. The potential enactment of this legislation could significantly impact golf, providing increased playable hours in the evenings. Golf course operators anticipate a surge in participation, estimating an additional 23 million rounds and over $1 billion in direct revenue. The bill aims to enhance outdoor activities and economic opportunities across various sectors.
- •H.R. 139 passed 308-117 in the House.
- •Bill moves to Senate for further approval.
- •Golf industry expects 23 million more rounds annually.
- •Potential for over $1 billion in revenue increase.
- •Additional daylight could aid various outdoor activities.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — House passes bill to make daylight saving permanent. What it could mean for golf?
"The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. It could boost golf revenue.
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