WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued the following news release:

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 emerg...