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IV
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 465
Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 5, 2023
Mr. LATURNER (for himself, Mr. ALFORD, Mr. MANN, Mr. KELLY of Mis-
sissippi, Mr. GIMENEZ, Mrs. CHAVEZ-DEREMER, Mr. LANGWORTHY,
Mrs. MILLER of Illinois, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Ms. BUDZINSKI, Ms.
DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr.
BACON, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. CLINE, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr.
DAVIDSON, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. GROTHMAN, and Mr.
VALADAO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles.
Whereas 1 in 5 adults in the United States regularly relies
on radio stations for their local news, and nearly half of
all adults in the United States receive part of their news
from radio;
Whereas AM radio stations reach a monthly audience of
82,000,000 Americans;
Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency utilizes
AM radio to deliver critical safety alerts to the public in
areas with less reliable access to cellular service and
broadband internet;
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Whereas AM radio is often the last line of communications
and emergency transmissions in rural and remote areas;
Whereas agricultural broadcasters often constitute a critical
link in the value chain between agricultural researchers,
producers, and agribusiness;
Whereas AM radio provides real-time sports, news, weather
updates, and public broadcasts in a cost-free format to
listeners across the country;
Whereas sports, news, weather, and commentary broadcasted
over AM radio appeal to a range of listener ages and de-
mographics;
Whereas AM radio listening peaks during weekday com-
muting times; and
Whereas technology exists to improve AM radio reception in,
and avoid electromagnetic interference caused by, electric
vehicles: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports
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the continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles.
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