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RepublicanBill · H.R. 979· House(119-HR-979)

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Rep. Bilirakis
Age: 63 years
Florida
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
9/16/2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
Sponsored by
Gus Bilirakis
Cosponsors
Republican - 159Democrat - 158
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House
  3. Awaiting Senate
  4. On Senate calendar

What this bill would do

This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that new passenger motor vehicles include access to AM broadcast stations as standard equipment. Car manufacturers must make AM radio easily accessible to drivers without charging any extra fees beyond the base price of the vehicle. Smaller manufacturers are given more time to comply with this requirement compared to larger ones. During the interim period before the final rule takes effect, vehicles sold without AM radio must include clear warning labels for buyers. Additionally, the bill orders studies on emergency alert systems and includes a sunset clause making the law expire eight years after enactment.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4

    The bill enhances the effectiveness of emergency alert systems used during natural disasters.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    Ensuring AM radio access can be vital for emergency communications in rural areas.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3

    It requires clear labeling for vehicles lacking AM radio capabilities to inform consumers.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3

    The bill explicitly prevents states from prescribing laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    The bill imposes new technical requirements and potential costs on automotive manufacturers.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The bill imposes regulatory requirements and potential costs on smaller manufacturers with delayed effective dates.