In a few weeks, Americans will transition to daylight saving time, losing an hour of sleep as clocks spring forward. Despite being a long-standing practice, many individuals have expressed frustration with the biannual time changes. Efforts have been made to end this tradition, including the proposed Sunshine Protection Act in 2022 to make daylight saving time permanent. However, the bill was not passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Former President Donald Trump has also voiced his opposition to daylight saving time, aiming to make standard time year-round. While there have been discussions and proposals, no executive legislation has been passed to permanently end daylight saving time as of now.

The history of daylight saving time dates back to its wartime implementation in 1918, with farmers initially opposing the concept due to disruptions in their schedules. Despite a repeal in 1919, daylight saving time continued on a state and city level until the Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardized time zones across the country.

The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the observance of daylight saving time and U.S. time zones, citing energy reduction and reduced crime as reasons for maintaining both standard and daylight saving time. Several states, including Arizona and Hawaii, do not observe daylight saving time, along with certain U.S. territories.

As the debate on daylight saving time continues, it remains to be seen whether legislative changes will lead to a permanent shift in how Americans manage their time.