The US House of Representatives has seen a surge in bipartisan support for the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), with 225 cosponsors opposing new performance royalties on AM/FM stations. Led by Reps. Steve Womack and Kathy Castor in the House and Sens. Maggie Hassan and John Barrasso in the Senate, the bill aims to protect radio’s financial interests amidst discussions of the AM For Every Vehicle Act. Support for the American Music Fairness Act, proposing additional performance fees for broadcasters akin to streaming sites, has waned. NAB President Curtis LeGeyt lauds the majority backing, emphasizing radio’s vital role as a community lifeline and thanking lawmakers for safeguarding its future.