Am Radio for the Win

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Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce our first big win in Congress. One week ago today, I stood right here to take a stand for AM radio in America and call on all car manufacturers to reconsider their decision to do away with it.

Well, I have some great news to report today, Mr. Speaker. Ford has decided to keep AM radio in their 2024 models, including the F-150 made just outside of Kansas City. It is a start, but we are not done. I am now calling on all the other auto manufacturers to follow Ford's lead and preserve AM radio.

This is not just about radios, Mr. Speaker. It is about standing up for the farmers and ranchers who tune into AM radio as they till the soil from dusk to dawn. It is about commuters who rely on AM radio during their morning and evening commutes. It is about accessibility, about making sure that every American, no matter where they live, has access to vital news, weather, and community updates.

Today, we push forward advocating for AM radio, advocating for our constituents, and today we show other car manufacturers what public pressure looks like and tell them like I said last week, I want my AM radio.

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