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Edward Markey (D-MA)

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

S. 315 · Senate bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with 37 Republican cosponsors · See all 60 cosponsors

Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create a rule mandating that passenger motor vehicles include devices capable of receiving and playing AM broadcast station content. These devices must be installed as standard equipment for vehicles manufactured after the rule's effective date. The rule must ensure that access to these stations is easily accessible to drivers. It also provides specific compliance timelines for different types of manufacturers. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General regarding emergency alerts and the role of AM radio in public safety.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill enhances public safety by ensuring access to emergency alerts via AM radio.

  • Scored +3

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill protects consumers by requiring clear labeling for vehicles lacking AM capabilities and prohibiting additional fees for access during the interim period.

  • Scored +3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill mandates federal rules for vehicle manufacturers regarding AM radio equipment.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill expressly limits the ability of States to regulate access to AM radio in vehicles.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes new equipment mandates and potential civil penalties on vehicle manufacturers.