Gillibrand Cosponsors AM Radio Bill – Support Grows

As we reported previously, support for the AM for Every Vehicle Act continues to grow.  We are pleased to report that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has officially signed on as a cosponsor of the bill (S.315).  The legislation now has 60 Senators signing on to the bill, which gives it a “veto-proof” majority.  It passed the Senate Commerce Committee earlier this year by a 27 to 1 vote.  Now, the question is whether Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will bring the bill to the floor for a vote.

In the House of Representatives, 143 members of the House have endorsed the legislation.  This includes six members of the New York delegation.  Given this level of support, we are trying to get the bill scheduled for a vote before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  The bill passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee last year by a 44-2 vote and had 270 co-sponsors. 

NYSBA has contacted all members of the New York delegation and is urging them to cosponsor this important legislation.  We will keep you updated.  Thank you, Senator Gillibrand!