Overview

• President Trump called on Congress to adopt permanent daylight saving time, citing its popularity and the financial burden of biannual clock changes.
• The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing featuring bipartisan agreement on ending time changes but disagreement on whether to choose daylight saving or standard time.
• Health experts, including Dr. Karin Johnson, advocated for permanent standard time, highlighting its alignment with natural circadian rhythms and associated health benefits.
• Economic considerations were a key focus, with the National Golf Course Owners Association emphasizing the financial advantages of extended evening daylight under daylight saving time.
• The debate remains unresolved, with lawmakers acknowledging regional and state-specific challenges to implementing a nationwide permanent time system.