Requires AM radio in all new passenger vehicles

New passenger vehicles sold in the United States would have to include AM radio as standard equipment, with the rule ending 10 years after the bill becomes law.

• Applies to new passenger vehicles made after the rule takes effect
• Until then, cars without AM radio must say so on a label and cannot charge extra for it
• The Transportation Department can fine violations, and the Justice Department can sue
• Officials would study how emergency alerts reach the public

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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