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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 AM radios to be installed in all new vehicles sold in the United States. The measure comes as several major automakers have been phasing out AM receivers in favor of digital-only audio systems. The mandate ensures drivers continue to receive emergency alert broadcasts, which remain a key public-safety channel during severe weather and other crises.
Why now: Lawmakers moved to preserve AM radio access amid automakers removing it from new cars, citing emergency broadcast needs.
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