House Passes Bill Requiring AM Radios In All New Vehicles
Late Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the House unanimously passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bill that would require AM radios as standard equipment in all new vehicles sold in the United States.[1]
The measure directs the U.S. transportation secretary to issue a rule mandating AM radios within one year of enactment.[1] That rule would take effect two years after it is issued.[1] Supporters say the requirement is needed to ensure continued access to emergency broadcasts and other local programming.[1]
The bill now moves to the Senate, which is considering a similar measure but has not yet acted.[1] If the Senate passes a companion bill and it becomes law, the transportation secretary would begin the rulemaking timeline set in the House bill.[1]
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- Late Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the House unanimously passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
- The bill requires the transportation secretary to issue a rule mandating AM radios as standard equipment in new vehicles sold in the U.S.
- The secretary would have one year to issue the rule, which would take effect two years after issuance.
- Supporters say the requirement is needed to ensure continued access to emergency broadcasts and other local programming.
- The Senate is currently considering a similar measure but has not yet acted.
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