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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)

15 September 2026 | Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

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

Summary: 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.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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H.R. 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee 📅 15 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed House with amendment (voice vote) What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up) Summary: 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]

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