Most new passenger vehicles would have to include free, built-in AM radio access. Until the rule starts, cars without AM would need a clear label saying so. The law would end after eight years unless Congress acts again.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.
Latest action on H.R. 979: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who buy or drive new passenger vehicles, because AM radio would stay built into most new cars at no added cost. It also affects car makers, which would need to design vehicles to meet the rule and label cars that do not yet include AM. Emergency officials, broadcasters, and federal agencies would also be involved because the bill treats AM radio as part of the public warning system.
Why this matters: This bill matters because many people still get emergency warnings, local news, and public safety updates in their cars. AM radio can keep working when cell networks or internet services are down or overloaded. The bill would keep that option built into most new vehicles, but it could also add design work or costs for car makers. Congress would get reports on whether AM radio, automated driving technology, and newer alert systems can work together over time.
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