Congress Debates Future of Daylight Saving Time as Clocks Fall Back This Sunday

As the clocks fall back this Sunday, Nov. 2, Congress debates the future of Daylight saving time, a practice with roots in World War I aimed at fuel conservation.

• Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. local time, allowing Americans to gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend.
• The debate over Daylight saving time has reached the United States Congress, with discussions focusing on its relevance and potential elimination.
• The United States Senate is involved in assessing the implications of Daylight saving time on health and economic productivity amid changing public sentiment.
• According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, many states are considering legislation to abolish or make Daylight saving time permanent.