[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 23, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          AM RADIO FOR THE WIN

  (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  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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