WASHINGTON – Republican North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer introduced the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act.
Republican North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Democratic Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are cosponsors
The bill would require the Department of Transportation to issue a rule requiring new vehicles to maintain access to AM radio at no additional cost to the buyer for four years.
“AM radio connects millions of listeners across the country to reliable news, critical emergency alerts, and vital weather updates every week. “I joined my colleagues in reintroducing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to prevent automakers from removing this essential communication tool from vehicles. We must keep Americans safe, and this legislation will protect life-saving access to necessary alerts, while preserving emergency communication infrastructure,” Cramer said.
