Tell Legislators Why You Depend on AM Radio

Local radio stations keep us connected. They provide the news, sports, weather, traffic and music that we depend on. And during emergencies, local stations offer a lifeline to keep us safe, informed and connected.

For millions of drivers, local radio is what keeps them company on their commute or road trip. In fact, nearly 90% of prospective car buyers say an AM/FM radio should be standard in every car.

Despite AM radio’s continued popularity, some automakers have begun discontinuing the feature in new vehicles.

The House recently passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, and now it’s time for the Senate to bring to it a vote as well.

If you want to help keep free, local radio in cars, act now! Tell your senators you support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, and they should pass this bill immediately. Your voice matters!

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Dear [Lawmaker],

Thank you for standing up for the 82 million Americans who rely on AM radio each month for trusted news, sports, entertainment, weather and emergency information.

Your support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is deeply appreciated. This bill was recently passed by the House of Representatives, and I urge the Senate to bring this bill to a vote as well. It is also backed by a wide range of organizations, including AARP, emergency managers, fire chiefs, the Farm Bureau, the Heritage Foundation and SAG-AFTRA.

In emergencies, AM radio is often the only source of news and lifesaving information available, especially during power outages and natural disasters. It is also essential for agricultural and rural communities that depend on AM radio for critical weather updates, crop reports and local information where cellular and broadband coverage may be unreliable or unavailable.

Despite AM radio’s vital role, some auto manufacturers have begun discontinuing AM radio in vehicle dashboards. We need your help to ensure AM radio remains a public safety lifeline in cars. 

Thank you again for your leadership on this issue. We urge you to do everything possible to help pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act quickly so communities across the country can continue receiving trusted, lifesaving information when it matters most.

I am writing with urgency to ask for your support in passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act as soon as possible. This bill was passed by the House of Representatives, and now we need the Senate to act. AM radio keeps 82 million listeners connected to trusted news, sports and entertainment each month, and it remains a vital source of weather, traffic and emergency information for communities across the country.

In times of emergency, AM radio is often the only source of news and lifesaving information available to Americans. Unlike other mediums, radio stations remain reliable during power outages and natural disasters when cell service, broadband or subscription-based services may fail.

This is especially important for agricultural and rural communities, where cellular and broadband coverage is often poor or nonexistent and residents depend on AM radio for critical weather updates, crop reports and local information.

Despite AM radio’s vital role in public safety and local communities, some auto manufacturers have begun discontinuing AM radio in vehicle dashboards. Broadcasters support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act because it would preserve AM radio as a safety feature in cars and ensure drivers can continue receiving trusted information when it matters most.

The bill overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote and is also supported by a broad coalition that includes AARP, emergency managers, fire chiefs, the Farm Bureau, the Heritage Foundation and SAG-AFTRA. 

Please support and help pass this bill as soon as possible so every American can continue receiving trusted, lifesaving information when it matters most.

Sincerely,
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