
As we have noted previously, there is overwhelming support for the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Nonetheless, it is unlikely that the legislation will move as a separate bill during the “lame duck” session of Congress. To pass this year, it will need to be attached to a “must pass” piece of legislation.
One “must pass” piece of legislation is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Because the AM bill is essential for the Emergency Alert System, it has a clear link to our national defense. Nonetheless, it does not appear the bill will be added on to the NDAA.
A second “must pass” will be moving through Congress this year. Supplemental funding for disaster relief will likely to be added to the Continuing Resolution. The Continuing Resolution is likely to pass and is needed to fund the government through March. We are exerting a full court press to have the AM Bill included in this legislative package.
At this point, the decision is up to the four Congressional leaders: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jefferies.
We have tremendous support among the New York Congressional delegation. However, as noted in the article below, you should continue to run the AM Radio ads and contact your local Congressman as well as Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand.
All the information you need can be found here.