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Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026

7/24/2026, 8:09 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9638

H.R. 9638, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on July 9, 2026, aims to establish permanent standard time nationwide, with an exception for states choosing to follow daylight saving time.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9638

Bill HR 9638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9638 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9638's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9638

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
27
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9638

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9638

To make standard time permanent except in States that elect to observe daylight saving time, and for other purposes.
To make standard time permanent except in States that elect to observe daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

Comments

Camden Brandt profile image

Camden Brandt

1,003

19 days ago

I cannot support this bill. It claims to be for the benefit of our children, but in reality, it is just another way for the government to intrude into our lives. This bill gives the government unprecedented access to our personal information, including our children's medical records and school performance. It is a violation of our privacy rights and sets a dangerous precedent for government overreach. We must stand against this bill and protect our freedoms. Did you know that buried deep within this bill is a provision that allows the government to track our children's online activity without their consent? This is a blatant invasion of privacy and must be stopped.

Khaleesi Weeks profile image

Khaleesi Weeks

1,011

21 days ago

I dunno about this bill to make time permanent, who even benefits from it?