AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 979

119th Congress

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gus M. Bilirakis

Representative

Republican

FL-12

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires AM radio capability in all new vehicles sold in the United States. Some automakers have removed AM radio from electric and other vehicles due to electromagnetic interference issues. AM radio remains critical for emergency alerts, local news, and public safety announcements, especially in rural areas. The legislation ensures continued access to AM broadcast signals regardless of vehicle technology, preserving this important communications channel for emergency management and public information.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorGus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)

Introduced5/20/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.

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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

This bill requires AM radio capability in all new vehicles sold in the United States. Some automakers have removed AM radio from electric and other vehicles due to electromagnetic interference issues. AM radio remains critical for emergency alerts, local news,

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This bill requires AM radio capability in all new vehicles sold in the United States. Some automakers have removed AM radio from electric and other vehicles due to electromagnetic interference issues. AM radio remains critical for emergency alerts, local news, and public safety announcements, especially in rural areas. The legislation ensures continued access to AM broadcast signals regardless of vehicle technology, preserving this important communications channel for emergency management and public information.

Bill Number: 979
Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Bill Number: 979
Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: This bill requires AM radio capability in all new vehicles sold in the United States. Some automakers have removed AM radio from electric and other vehicles due to electromagnetic interference issues. AM radio remains critical for emergency alerts, local news, and public safety announcements, especi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires AM radio capability in all new vehicles sold in the United States. Some automakers have removed AM radio from electric and other vehicles due to electromagnetic interference issues. AM radio remains critical for emergency alerts, local news, and public safety announcements, especially in rural areas. The legislation ensures continued access to AM broadcast signals regardless of vehicle technology, preserving this important communications channel for emergency management and public information.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

No Terrorists on U.S. Soil Act of 2023 This bill extends the prohibition on the use of Department of Defense (DOD) funds for certain purposes related to the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The bill extends through December 31, 2024, the prohibition on using DOD funds to transfer or release to or within the United States (or its territories or possessions) detainees who (1) are not U.S. citizens or members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and (2) are or were held by DOD on or after January 20, 2009, at Guantanamo. The bill also extends through December 31, 2024, the prohibition on the use of DOD funds to construct or modify any facility in the United States (or its territories or possessions) to house any individual transferred from Guantanamo for the purposes of detention or imprisonment by DOD. Additionally, the bill extends to FY2024 funds the prohibition on the use of certain DOD funds to (1) close or abandon Guantanamo, (2) or relinquish control of Guantanamo to Cuba.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires AM radio in all new vehicles sold in the U.S.
Addresses removal of AM from electric vehicles
Preserves AM radio for emergency alert access
Protects critical communications for rural areas
Ensures continued AM broadcast access nationwide

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For vehicle buyers: Guaranteed AM radio capability in new cars. For automakers: Requirement to include AM radio technology. For AM broadcasters: Protected access to vehicle audiences. For emergency management: Maintained AM alert capability. For rural communities: Continued access to AM news and information.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

979, 119th Congress (2025). "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-979

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