Cruz, Markey Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today celebrated the House of Representatives’ passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would require automakers to include AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional charge. House passage comes after Chairman Cruz and Senator Markey secured 60 cosponsors in the Senate earlier this year. The senators released the following joint statement:

“This vote sends a clear message to car manufacturers that AM Radio is a lifeline that must be protected in new vehicles. From emergency response to sports, entertainment, and news, AM radio is an essential communication tool for tens of millions of Americans. It is now time for the Senate to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and for this legislation to become law so AM radio remains a trusted and essential resource for commuters and communities across the country.”

In April 2025, Chairman Cruz and Senator Markey celebrated securing a filibuster-proof 60 Senate cosponsors for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The legislation passed through the Senate Commerce Committee in February 2025.

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