FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has publicly endorsed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act for the first time since its 2023 introduction, praising its advancement to the Senate floor after clearing the Senate Commerce Committee. Highlighting AM radio’s critical role during emergencies, Carr stated, “Millions of Americans depend on the value of AM radio and the local news that AM broadcasters offer.” Reflecting on his visit to hurricane-stricken North Carolina, he noted, “I heard firsthand the stories of people that could only access lifesaving information… by tuning their radios to the AM band.” The bipartisan bill, led by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), mandates AM radios in new vehicles as a safety feature and has over 40 Senate co-sponsors. Carr commended their leadership, saying the legislation “will help keep this linchpin of our emergency response system in place.” The bill now awaits a full Senate vote under Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD).