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In Senate Committee·Last action 990 days ago

Senate Pushes AM Radio in All New Cars

Q: How do I support or oppose S1669?

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Officially: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023

The Senate wants all new cars to have AM radio. Affects car makers and drivers by ensuring AM stations remain accessible. No legislative status provided.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1669. Modern Action explains AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in Senate Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

AM radio requirement: Mandates AM radio in all new cars sold in the U.S.
Accessibility focus: Ensures continued access to AM broadcasts for news and emergencies.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Emergency Communication: Supporters argue that AM radio is a reliable way to receive emergency alerts and important news, especially in areas where other communication methods may not be available.
Rural Access: AM radio reaches remote and rural areas where other forms of media might not, ensuring that all Americans have access to important information.
Cost-Effective: Including AM radios in vehicles is a low-cost way to enhance public safety and ensure access to information.

✕Arguments against

Increased Manufacturing Costs: Opponents argue that mandating AM radios in all vehicles could increase manufacturing costs, which might be passed on to consumers.
Technological Obsolescence: Some critics believe that AM radio is becoming obsolete with the rise of digital and satellite radio, questioning the need for this requirement.
Consumer Choice: There is concern that the bill limits consumer choice by mandating a specific technology in all vehicles.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on S1669

How do I support or oppose S1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your senators when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on S1669: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023

This page is for understanding AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (introduced), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around S1669, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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