The United States is preparing to return to standard time in the coming months, with the end of daylight saving time scheduled for as early as November 1. This change could be altered if the Senate moves quickly to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. While the U.S. has experimented with year-round daylight saving time in the past, such changes have typically been short-lived. Some groups oppose making daylight saving time permanent, citing concerns about health, religious practices, and safety, particularly regarding later winter sunrise times. However, others, including former President Donald Trump and the golf industry, support the idea of keeping the clocks ahead year-round. Golfers and industry advocates have voiced strong support for daylight saving time, both in its current form and as a potential permanent measure. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), representing thousands of golf courses, has stated that about two-thirds of its members favor permanent daylight saving time. A quarter of members are okay with the current twice-a-year clock changes. The NGCOA’s CEO, Jay Karen, testified before Congress last year about daylight saving time legislation, emphasizing that if lawmakers decide to stop changing the clocks, they should choose permanent daylight saving time. He explained that under such a system, winter sunrises would be later, often after 8 a.m. in much of the U.S. and after 9 a.m. in some areas. However, later sunsets in winter would allow golf courses to extend their hours of operation, potentially increasing business. If standard time were to become permanent instead, summer sunsets would occur earlier than they do now, possibly before 7 p.m. in many parts of the country. Industry experts in states like Nebraska and Utah have opposed local efforts to adopt permanent standard time, warning that such changes could lead to lost revenue for golf courses. Karen told The Associated Press that year-round standard time could negatively affect "thousands of courses," particularly in the northern U.S., where some courses already close for the winter. He also mentioned that any legislation that increases recreational daylight, aligning with people’s availability for outdoor activities, would be favorable for the industry. Another proposed bill, the Daylight Act of 2026, could also influence the debate. This legislation would make “half” daylight saving time permanent, with clocks falling back 30 minutes instead of an hour in November. Karen said any bill that increases access to daylight for outdoor recreation would benefit both the economy and public health. He emphasized that the issue is not just about golf, but about promoting physical and mental well-being through more opportunities for outdoor activity. Until the Senate acts, the U.S. will continue with the current system, with parts of the country losing an hour or more of daylight through September. If the Sunshine Protection Act is not passed soon, the clocks will fall back an hour on November 1, marking the end of daylight saving time for another year.