Congressman LaTurner leads resolution to Support AM Radio
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Jake LaTurner (R-KS) and Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced a resolution to express the House of Representatives’ support for the continued inclusion of AM radios in cars and recognize the safety and value that AM radio brings to millions of listeners across the country.
This bipartisan resolution comes as car manufacturers are considering removing AM radio in new cars and electric vehicles.
“Millions of Americans across the country rely on AM radio for crucial information or as an alternative to mainstream media outlets,” said Rep. LaTurner. “Not only is AM radio vital to the freedom of expression and ideas, but it also provides weather updates, crop reports, and emergency alerts to rural communities across America that can’t access cellular or broadband networks. I’m proud to introduce legislation to help protect this vital communications tool and send a strong message that AM radio is far from obsolete.”
“AM radio is the lifeblood of information for our farmers and ranchers. Without this tool, they run the risk of missing crucial updates on things such as weather patterns, market shifts, local news, and emergency information. This isn’t a dying medium; it’s a vibrant network that connects diverse communities across our nation,” said Rep. Alford.”As members of Congress, it is our duty to protect this resource at all costs. This resolution is a vital first step in doing just that.”