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August 31, 2023
What Happens to AM Radio After August Recess?
This fall could be a busy time for broadcasters on Capitol Hill.
Earlier this year, lawmakers in the House and Senate worked across the political aisle to introduce proposals (H.R.3413 and S.1669) that would keep AM radio in the auto dash—with leading automakers poised to remove AM radio capabilities from new electric vehicle lines.
During August recess, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has continued to benefit from the issue’s momentum. The legislation attracted several new cosponsors, most recently adding Reps. Mark Alford (R-Mo.), Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Troy Nehls (R-Texas), for a total of 147 cosponsors in the House and 28 in the Senate.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Respond to Hurricane Idalia
On August 30, Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the Florida Big Bend region, unleashing winds reaching a velocity of 125mph and an intensive deluge of rainfall. This catastrophic meteorological event, classified as a Category 3 storm, resulted in a substantial power outage that impacted tens of thousands of residents in Florida.
NRB members have released statements and are currently serving on the ground in Florida, providing relief to affected communities in response to the storm’s devastation.
Read more and join NRB in praying for those affected by Hurricane Idalia.
Pray Vote Stand Summit to Champion Faith and Freedom Values, Celebrate FRC’s 40th Anniversary
NRB member Family Research Council (FRC) will host its annual Pray Vote Stand Summit, a national gathering of “spiritually active” and “governance engaged” conservatives, on September 15-17 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Member News
• Iowa Welcomes Pacific Justice Institute!
• BGEA: Ten Thousand Hear the Good News in the UK
• Operation Blessing: Helping the Hurting Through Hawaii Wildfire Recovery
• Ligonier Ministries: Join Us for Our 2023 Always Ready Event in Detroit
• One Event, 10 Million Meals: FFTP's We are One Sets Ambitious Goal to Feed Starving Families
• Waterloo City Council Repeals Counseling Censorship Ordinance
NRB Reminders
NRB 2024 Registration is Open!
Early Bird registration for the 2024 NRB International Christian Media Convention is now open!
Come celebrate the National Religious Broadcasters’ 80th anniversary at NRB 2024, the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators and media professionals. NRB 2024 will be held February 20-23, 2024, and will return to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention
Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
NRB members can register now for only $200!
Purchase Your NRB 2023 Recordings By September 5
Press “play” on your favorite Convention moments, and be inspired all over again through the high-quality recordings of the NRB 2023 sessions. Whether you missed a session that piqued your interest or want to revisit a powerful message that touched your heart, our digital storefront has you covered.
The 2023 storefront will close on September 5 and will reopen following NRB 2024.
Industry Trends and Insights
• September Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters
• FCC Publishes Chart Showing What Your Station Owes
• FCC Sets September 20 Payment Deadline for Reduced Radio and TV Regulatory Fees
• The Next Generation of Podcast Listeners
• How Well Do You Know Your Professional World?
