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The campaign to secure AM radio’s place in the dashboard has crossed a key milestone in the US House of Representatives. With 12 new lawmakers signing on as co-sponsors late Friday, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has surpassed the simple majority threshold.

One week after the legislation's reintroduction to Congress, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is now eligible for a full Senate vote. The Act, which would mandate AM's inclusion in vehicles as a safety feature, was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's failure to advance this year may prove to be a temporary delay as supporters prepare to renew their efforts with new Congressional leadership in 2025 as core changes may reinvigorate the Act’s legislative journey.

419 days after the Senate version passed from Committee to the floor, the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act is now open to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. The text of H.R. 8449 was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

The House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on a voice vote Tuesday evening, sending the bill to the Senate with broadcasters and advocacy groups nationwide celebrating the major milestone for the years-long effort.

Over the past year, Radio Ink has closely monitored and reported on the progress of the AM for Every Vehicle Act. On today's anniversary of the Act's introduction, we look at the key developments, industry reactions, and legislative milestones that led us to today.

How is the industry responding to the historic news of the AM For Every Vehicle Act? Radio Ink reached out to the band's revenue leaders and more in the fight for AM.

Another piece of legislation sought by broadcasters will have to wait. A last-minute effort to pass the NO FAKES Act in the Senate ran into an objection from a senator who has already voiced free-speech concerns, leaving the bill's future to a short post-election session.

(Loyd Ford) Local radio may be asking the wrong question. For years, we have asked, “How do we sell more radio?” That question still matters. But it may be too small.

When cell towers fail in a disaster, emergency alerts can arrive hours late or not at all. Xperi's Jeff Jury argues the fix is already sitting in most new car dashboards, pitching HD Radio's digital alerts as a multilingual, location-aware backstop that keeps working when phones go dark.