Daylight Saving Time Debate Continues as Clocks Set to 'Fall Back'

Despite legislative efforts, the U.S. maintains its twice-yearly time change, with ongoing discussions about making daylight saving time permanent.

Daylight saving time will end on November 3, 2024, with clocks set to move back one hour, marking a return to standard time.
The Sunshine Protection Act, a bill proposing permanent daylight saving time, has repeatedly stalled in Congress despite bipartisan support.
Arizona, Hawaii, and several U.S. territories do not observe daylight saving time, opting to remain on standard time year-round.
Historical attempts to implement permanent daylight saving time in the U.S. occurred during World War II and the 1970s energy crisis but were short-lived.
Studies show mixed impacts of daylight saving time on energy consumption, health, and safety, fueling ongoing debate about its efficacy.