On Thursday, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce passed legislation to preserve Americans’ access to AM in automobiles.
The big picture: This legislation builds on the existing AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, demonstrating broad support in Congress for legislation to safeguard listeners’ access to AM radio in cars and is a clear sign of broadcasting’s importance to policymakers and their support for AM radio.
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: “NAB applauds today's markup and passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This critical legislation ensures that the 82 million Americans who rely on AM radio each month will continue to have access to diverse programming, local news and essential emergency information.”
đź“Ł Make your voice heard:Tell your members of Congress that you depend on AM radio for trusted news, sports, talk, traffic and weather reports, and urge them to support legislation that keeps AM radio in cars.
2. Markup Held on American Privacy Rights Act
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce held a markup of the American Privacy Rights Act.
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: "This marks a significant step forward in providing essential legal clarity for America’s broadcasters amidst a landscape of varied state laws governing online engagement. As the influence of Big Tech companies remains largely unchecked, we appreciate these congressional leaders for their bipartisan efforts to foster a more sustainable digital environment for local journalism."
3. NAB Podcast: Curtis LeGeyt Discusses AI and Views on Broadcasting During NAB Show Fireside Chat 
Exclusive: Listen to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt’s NAB Show Welcome Session fireside chat, hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist and Nexstar special projects anchor Adrienne Bankert.
LeGeyt discusses AI’s impact on broadcasting, local stations’ efforts to fight the proliferation of misinformation on social media and the importance of broadcasting in our local communities.  
This Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, local broadcast stations highlighted issues and trailblazing individuals who are making an impact on their communities.
Read more: On America's Stories, we rounded up some of the work stations have done to commemorate this month.
NAB shares these stories with legislators as an example of broadcasters’ important role in their communities. Send stories of your station’s vital service for inclusion to wearebroadcasters@nab.org.
5. CISA Webinar on China State-Sponsored Cyber Disruptions
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will host a webinar with Andrew Scott, associate director for China Operations at CISA, to inform broadcasters and other small and medium-sized businesses in the communications sector about the threats posed by Volt Typhoon, a People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actor.
The webinar will provide information to help:
Understand the Volt Typhoon threat landscape
Learn about recommended mitigating strategies and best practices
Discover public-private collaborative efforts to enhance cybersecurity resilience
🗓️ The webinar will take place at 1 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, via Microsoft Teams. Registration is free. Click here to register.
Winners will be announced during a special dinner program on October 9, 2024 at the Javits Center during NAB Show New York, held October 9-10.
✏️ Get started: All nominations must be submitted through the NAB member portal. The complete list of entry rules and qualifications can be found here.
Refresh your station’s public service announcement creative at NAB’s Spot Center, a destination for local radio and television broadcasters seeking public educational materials from credible organizations.
New :15, :30 and :60 English TV spots from the USO highlight the organization’s important mission “For The People Who Serve,” telling the stories of active servicemembers and military families.
You can also find military and veteran-focused spots for TV or radio from American Humane Society, Operation Homefront, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Veterans Administration.
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