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Congress Passes Law Mandating AM Radios in New Vehicles
Original: Congress Passes Law Mandating AM Radios In New Vehicles 09/28/2026
Congress has passed a law requiring all new vehicles sold in the United States to come equipped with AM radio. The measure, reported on September 28, 2026, is aimed at preserving broadcast AM service in cars as automakers have been phasing the technology out of newer electric models.
Why now: Automakers have been removing AM radios from new vehicles, prompting a legislative response to keep emergency broadcast access available to drivers.
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