Klobuchar AM for Every Vehicle Act

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle continue to push for keeping AM radio in new vehicles.

AM radio is under attack by several automakers, including Ford, VW, Volvo, Tesla, and BMW, who want to take AM radio out of their new vehicles, claiming the AM Band interferes with electric vehicles performance.

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, says she is a cosponsor of legislation that has bipartisan support to protect access to AM radio.

Klobuchar says the AM for Every Vehicle Act would ensure this vital communication tool remains available in all cars by directing federal regulators to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in new vehicles at no additional charge.

No votes are expected in the coming weeks on a bill that would solidify AM radio’s position in vehicles as House members are back in their districts through the month of August.