H.R. 979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
The bill known as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 seeks to ensure that all new passenger motor vehicles are equipped with devices that can receive and play signals from AM broadcast stations. Here’s a breakdown of the main points of the bill:
Requirements for AM Radio Access
The Secretary of Transportation is required to establish a rule no later than one year after the bill is enacted. This rule will mandate that:
- Devices capable of receiving AM broadcast signals and playing the content must be installed as standard equipment in passenger motor vehicles that are manufactured, imported, or shipped in the U.S.
- These devices must be user-friendly and easily accessible to drivers.
- Manufacturers can comply by equipping vehicles with devices that also receive content from digital audio AM broadcast stations.
Compliance Timeline
The rule will have an effective date set by the Secretary, which cannot be less than 2 years and no more than 3 years after it is issued. However, if manufacturers produced no more than 40,000 vehicles for sale in the U.S. during the previous year, they will have 4 years to comply.
Labeling and Interim Requirements
For vehicles produced before the rule takes effect that do not include AM radio capability, manufacturers must:
- Clearly label the vehicles to inform buyers that they lack AM broadcast capability.
- Not charge any extra fees for accessing AM broadcast stations within the given timeframe.
Preemption of State Laws
No state or local government can impose its own laws regarding access to AM broadcast stations in passenger vehicles after this bill is enacted.
Enforcement and Penalties
Violations of the rules established by the Secretary can result in civil penalties, and the Attorney General can take legal action to enforce compliance.
Study on Emergency Alerts
The bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on how vehicles can disseminate emergency alerts and warnings to the public, focusing specifically on the role of AM radio. This includes assessing the effectiveness and limits of current technologies used in emergency communications.
Periodic Review
Every five years, the Secretary will review the impacts of the AM radio rule, including its effects on public safety and potential improvements in communication technologies.
Rule Duration
The regulation will be effective for 10 years from the enactment date of the bill, after which it will no longer be enforceable.
Relevant Companies
- Ford Motor Co. (F) - May need to implement modifications to vehicle systems for AM radio compliance.
- General Motors Co. (T) - Similarly, might have to adjust manufacturing processes to include AM radio devices.
- Stellantis N.V. (FCAU) - As a major manufacturer, it would also face requirements to integrate AM reception capabilities into its vehicles.
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| Date | Action |
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| Sep. 17, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Sep. 17, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1. |
| Feb. 05, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 05, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| Feb. 05, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. |
| Feb. 05, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
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