# Kentucky congressman backs permanent daylight saving time **Published:** 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-16/time-to-do-away-with-the-time-change-this-kentucky-congressman-says-yes) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/kentucky-congressman-backs-permanent-daylight-saving-time A Kentucky congressman is among the lawmakers on Capitol Hill backing efforts to make daylight saving time permanent, according to [reporting by WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-16/time-to-do-away-with-the-time-change-this-kentucky-congressman-says-yes). The push to eliminate the twice-yearly time change has gained momentum in recent years, with the [Sunshine Protection Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/s-623) proposed multiple times in Congress. Supporters argue that permanent daylight saving time would provide health and safety benefits, reduce energy consumption and boost economic activity by extending daylight hours into evening. Kentucky has been a state of mixed sentiment on the issue. While most of the state observes Eastern Time and participates in daylight saving time changes, some counties follow different time zones, creating confusion for residents and businesses. Federal law allows states to remain on standard time year-round, but most states that have opted out use Eastern Standard Time permanently rather than observing daylight saving time. The Kentucky General Assembly has considered legislation on the matter in recent sessions as part of broader national discussion about the necessity and effects of biannual time changes. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-16/time-to-do-away-with-the-time-change-this-kentucky-congressman-says-yes) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-16/time-to-do-away-with-the-time-change-this-kentucky-congressman-says-yes.