Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1055
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-29: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Steube. Petition No: 119-20. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026042920">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-01T11:22:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 1055) sets the procedural rules for the U.S. House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 7378, a bill that would amend the Calder Act—a law related to time standards—to make permanent changes to how time is observed across America, such as potentially ending the practice of switching clocks for daylight saving time.
Key Provisions
- Immediate Consideration: Upon adoption of this resolution, the House must immediately begin debating and voting on H.R. 7378.
- Waivers of Objections: All procedural objections (points of order) against considering the bill or its specific parts are waived, meaning no challenges to its introduction or content can delay it.
- No Amendments Allowed: Members cannot propose changes to the bill during this process.
- Debate Limits: Debate is restricted to one hour, split equally between the chair and ranking minority member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (or their chosen representatives).
- Path to Vote: The process fast-tracks the bill to a final vote without interruptions, except for one allowed motion to recommit (a procedural step where the bill could be sent back to committee for further review).
- Rule Waiver: A specific House rule (Clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, which typically limits certain motions during debate) does not apply, streamlining the process further.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution itself does not amend any laws; it is a procedural tool that facilitates the quick passage of H.R. 7378 without standard House debate rules. If H.R. 7378 passes, it would introduce changes to the Calder Act by making time adjustments permanent, potentially eliminating seasonal clock changes nationwide.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Could affect agencies like the Department of Transportation (which oversees time standards) by requiring updates to national time policies, possibly simplifying federal coordination on time-related matters.
- On Citizens: If enacted via H.R. 7378, it might end the biannual clock changes, leading to more consistent daily schedules, potential health benefits from stable sleep patterns, and adjustments in sectors like agriculture, retail, and transportation that rely on daylight saving time.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though it could influence cross-border time coordination with Canada and Mexico, where similar time practices exist, potentially requiring bilateral discussions.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Legislators: House members, particularly those on the Energy and Commerce Committee, who control the limited debate time.
- General Public: Americans affected by time changes, including workers in time-sensitive industries (e.g., farming, airlines, schools).
- Businesses and Industries: Sectors impacted by daylight saving time, such as energy providers, retailers, and transportation companies, which could see operational efficiencies or disruptions.
- State and Local Governments: Entities that currently have some flexibility on daylight saving time observance under federal law.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces Congress's authority under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution to regulate interstate time standards, as time affects commerce. The waivers in this resolution limit minority party input, which could face challenges if seen as bypassing standard legislative checks.
- Constitutional: No direct constitutional issues, but the fast-track process highlights tensions between efficient lawmaking and the House's rules ensuring broad debate, potentially raising questions about procedural fairness.
- Political: As a "closed rule" resolution (limiting amendments and debate), it favors the majority party pushing H.R. 7378, reflecting partisan priorities on time policy—a recurring issue with public support for permanent standard time or daylight saving time. This could influence future procedural battles in a divided Congress.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-29: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Steube. Petition No: 119-20. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026042920">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 2026-02-10: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2026-02-10: Submitted in House
- 2026-02-10: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-02-10 — PDF (2 pages)