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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI
ON CIRCULATION OF AM RADIO REVITALIZATION 
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
I applaud Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn for circulating a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
aimed at revitalizing AM radio.  The item outlines many promising ideas for improving the 
service offered by AM broadcasters and reducing the regulatory burdens placed on AM stations.
AM radio is older than the Federal Communications Commission.  It has been an integral 
part of American culture for decades.  But the AM band faces many challenges today, which is 
why I proposed one year ago tomorrow that the FCC launch an initiative to revitalize it.  Since 
then, I’ve heard from AM broadcasters and listeners all across the country asking the FCC to 
take action.  Today, thanks to Chairwoman Clyburn’s leadership, we have taken the first step in 
responding to their voices.