Washington, D.C. — Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA) today announced the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a hearing on June 6, 2023, to examine the role of AM radio following reports that it may be removed in certain vehicles. 

Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled: “Listen Here: Why Americans Value AM Radio” 

WHAT: Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on importance of AM radio in new cars. 

DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 

TIME: 10:00 AM ET 

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building 

This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/.  If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Noah Jackson at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov. 

NOTE: On May 23, 2023, the Energy and Commerce first announced its plans to hold this hearing. CLICK HERE to read statements from Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, Subcommittee Chair Latta, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Matsui.