House Passes AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to Ensure Emergency Broadcast Access

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" on September 15, 2026, which aims to mandate that all new cars and trucks sold in America come equipped with AM broadcast radio. The legislation, championed by Congressman Josh Gottheimer, is intended to protect public safety by ensuring access to emergency alerts when other communication systems fail. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to issue a rule mandating AM radio as standard equipment at no additional cost to consumers.