Washington, D.C. – In response to the Senate Commerce Committee's passage today of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:
“NAB applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for rapidly advancing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. In just one week since its introduction, this legislation has already gained nearly half of the Senate as cosponsors and cleared a key committee, demonstrating the broad recognition of AM radio’s vital role in keeping Americans informed and safe.
“This bill is essential to ensure that Americans continue to have access to AM radio’s critical local news, diverse community programming and life-saving emergency information in times of crisis. AM radio is the backbone of the Emergency Alert System, providing a resilient and reliable communications lifeline.
“We are grateful for the leadership of Chairman Cruz, Senator Markey, Ranking Member Cantwell and the bipartisan cosponsors of this bill for recognizing AM radio’s indispensable role. We urge the full Senate to move quickly to pass this legislation to ensure AM radio remains accessible to all Americans.”
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