Clocks will "fall back" to standard time this year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2, meaning those affected will gain an extra hour of sleep.

Sunshine Protection Act would permanently extend daylight saving time from eight months of the year to the full 12 months.

That shift to DST is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and digestive system problems, as well as issues around childbirth and pregnancy, according to research.