The AM For Every Vehicle Act is on the verge of a crucial milestone in the U.S. Senate.
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The proposed legislation, which broadcasters have for the past 15 months fiercely advocated for, is about to cross the 60-cosponsorship threshold in the Senate, which would give it a supermajority and allow it to overcome a filibuster.
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The 60 cosponsors number won’t be official until it is documented with the Senate clerk, which could happen within the next couple of weeks.
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If passed, the bill would require automakers to keep AM radio in their vehicle dashboards or include a warning label if they don’t.
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It already has well over a majority of House members who have said they will support it.
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No votes have been taken in the House yet, but the Energy and Commerce Committee will hold its second hearing on the issue April 30 to assess where the effort stands.
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