Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ-6) reintroduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979), which ensures the continued availability of AM radio in all newly manufactured vehicles. The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:
“AM radio is a proven lifeline during emergencies and a trusted source of news, sports and community programming for millions of listeners. NAB applauds Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone for their continued leadership in ensuring Americans continue to have access to AM radio in every vehicle. We urge swift House passage of this bipartisan legislation to protect this vital local service.”
Background
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced last week in the U.S. Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Sen. Ed Markey, and currently has 47 cosponsors. Today the legislation passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support.
In the last Congress, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the bill by a decisive 45-2 vote, and it garnered the support from over 250 House members and more than 125 third-party organizations.
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