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Thank you Oklahoma Broadcasters for your efforts in keeping AM Radio in cars.

The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters applauds and thanks Oklahoma’s members of the U.S. House of Representatives for their support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a critical piece of legislation that helps preserve access to emergency alerts, severe weather information, local news, and community programming for millions of Americans.

The OAB extends its appreciation to Oklahoma’s House delegation:
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04)
Rep. Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-05)
Rep. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03)
Rep. Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01)
Rep. Josh Brecheen (OK-02)

“AM radio remains a vital public safety tool across Oklahoma, especially during severe weather events and other emergencies when reliable communications are essential,” said Will Payne, President of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. “We are grateful to Representatives Cole, Bice, Lucas, Hern, and Brecheen for recognizing the importance of local broadcasting and supporting legislation that ensures AM radio ALL RADIO remains available in vehicles for future generations.”

The House’s overwhelming bipartisan passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act represents a significant step forward in protecting a trusted source of information for Oklahomans and Americans nationwide. The OAB looks forward to continued support from Oklahoma’s congressional delegation as the legislation advances through the Senate.

Watch the discussion and final vote here:

And here’s how we celebrate at OAB, but our work is not yet done. On to the Senate!