NAB Hails AM Radio Vehicle Mandate Bill Getting House Majority Backing
NAB publicized Monday that the number of sponsors for the House version of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (HR-979) reached 218, meaning a majority of the chamber formally backs the measure. H-979 and its Senate Commerce Committee-cleared companion, S-315, would require the Department of Transportation to mandate the inclusion of AM radios in future automobiles, mostly affecting electric vehicles (see 2502100072). S-315 has 61 sponsors, above the chamber’s legislative cloture threshold. The figure in each chamber marks “a pivotal milestone … and underscores AM radio’s enduring value to the American people,” said NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
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“NAB thanks … the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers who recognize AM radio’s essential role in communities across the country,” LeGeyt said. “We look forward to continuing our work with [the Commerce Committee] and House leadership to advance this bill without delay.” For more than a century, "AM radio has been a lifeline, delivering trusted news, local sports, crop reports and emergency information when and where it matters most. From rural communities to urban centers, from first responders to everyday commuters, over 80 million Americans rely on this free, local service to stay informed and safe every month.”