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H.R. 979

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee · Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

The bill would require the Department of Transportation to establish a rule making AM radio a standard feature in all new passenger vehicles sold in the United States, as AM radio is used for emergency alerts and news programming. It would also require manufacturers to clearly label vehicles without AM radio before the rule takes effect and prohibit them from charging extra for AM access, while allowing the government to enforce the rule through civil penalties.[AI-Generated]

Record as of 15 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

1. 15 September 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

   What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

   4 more actions

   1. 15 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
   2. 15 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 979.
   3. 15 September 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules.
   4. 15 September 2026 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2. 12 November 2025 Placed on calendar (House)
3. 12 November 2025 Discharged from committee
4. 12 November 2025 Discharged from committee
5. 12 November 2025 Reported by committee
   2 more actions

   1. 17 September 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
   2. 17 September 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6. 5 February 2025 Referred to 2 subcommittees
   1 more action

   1. 5 February 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
7. 5 February 2025 Referred to committee
8. 5 February 2025 Introduced in House

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