H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, passed the House on September 15, 2026.
H.R. 979 — AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
What it does
This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule within one year mandating that all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. include AM radio receivers as standard equipment. Manufacturers must make AM radio easily accessible to drivers, with a compliance deadline of 2 years for large manufacturers and 4 years for smaller ones (those making ≤40,000 vehicles annually). The stated purpose is to ensure emergency alert access via AM broadcast, which the government can use to reach the public during crises. The bill sunsets after 8 years.
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What happens next
H.R. 979 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Gus Bilirakis. Cosponsored by Abraham Hamadeh, Adam Smith, Addison McDowell and Adrian Smith.
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