Tag: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

If this bill is as popular as the numbers suggest, someone has to answer for the fact that it's gone essentially nowhere.

"I can tell you just based on the level of engagement and want to break through this on behalf of our champions in Washington, DC, including the chairman of the FCC on this issue of ownership, very, very confident on where we are.”

It’s been nearly three years since the discussion began, and despite this being one of the few areas with bipartisan support, there has still been little movement on the bill.

"AM is the backbone of the emergency alert system and tornadoes, hurricanes, and other disasters won’t go away.

Assuming the bill becomes law (and it has support from both sides of the aisle as well as NAB lobbying for it), will anything change for AM?

"It's a great opportunity to communicate directly with the American people and not go through a middle man or mediator and explain what is happening in Washington."

"It is truly an honor to advocate on behalf of local stations in Washington.”

The Senate Commerce Committee has passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, much to the delight of the NAB. The organization has been...

Despite having widespread, bipartisan support, the bill was never scheduled for a vote before Congress adjourned in 2024.

"We are grateful to the bill’s sponsors ... who championed this effort.”