(WASHINGTON, DC) Here’s an update on federal legislation dealing with requiring every vehicle built or sold in the United States to have an AM radio, over half of the U.S. House now support the bill.
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R.3413) aims to ensure that AM radio remains accessible in vehicle dashboards. Here are the key points about this legislation:
- Purpose and Scope:
- The bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule mandating that all new motor vehicles have devices capable of accessing AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment.
- AM broadcast stations are crucial for delivering emergency alerts, news, and entertainment programming. Some newer vehicles do not include AM equipment.
- The bill applies to motor vehicles:
- Manufactured in the United States.
- Imported into the United…
