House Commerce Will Mark Up AM Radio Vehicle Mandate Bill Thursday

An expected Thursday House Commerce Committee markup session (see 2406210046) on the American Privacy Rights Act (HR-8818) and Kids Online Safety Act (HR-7891) will also include the revised AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (HR-8449), the panel said Tuesday night. HR-8449, which the Innovation Subcommittee advanced in May (see 2405230057), would require DOT to mandate AM radio's inclusion in future electric vehicles. The Senate Commerce Committee advanced an earlier version of the bill (S-1669) last year (see 2307270063). The House Commerce meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn. HR-8449 supporter NAB earlier this month produced three radio ads backing the bill, with one highlighting that it “has brought legislators of all political stripes together to protect AM radio,” including House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass. The group also texted members earlier this week to “Tell Congress you want to keep AM radio in your car!”