Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule mandating AM broadcast reception devices as standard equipment in new passenger motor vehicles sold or imported into the United States. The rule must ensure driver-accessible AM access, may allow digital AM to satisfy the requirement, include phased compliance timelines and small‑manufacturer relief, preempt state requirements, and is enforceable with civil penalties.
Liberals emphasize emergency access and equity benefits
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive regulatory mandate to require AM-capable receivers as standard equipment in passenger motor vehicles, supported by administrative steps (rulemaking, consultations, timelines) and study/reporting requirements.
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule mandating AM broadcast reception devices as standard equipment in new passenger motor vehicles sold or imported into the United States.
The rule must ensure driver-accessible AM access, may allow digital AM to satisfy the requirement, include phased compliance timelines and small‑manufacturer relief, preempt state requirements, and is enforceable with civil penalties.
The bill requires pre-rule reporting on potential impacts to automated driving systems, a GAO study on emergency alerting (IPAWS) and vehicles, periodic reviews, and sunsets after eight years.
Modest likelihood: technically focused and broadly framed for safety, but imposes industry mandates and must clear Senate procedural hurdles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive regulatory mandate to require AM-capable receivers as standard equipment in passenger motor vehicles, supported by administrative steps (rulemaking, consultations, timelines) and study/reporting requirements. The bill is specific about legal authorities, timelines, exceptions, and oversight mechanisms but delegates key technical and economic details to agency rulemaking and GAO analysis.
Liberals emphasize emergency access and equity benefits
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As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on November 12, 2025
Liberals emphasize emergency access and equity benefits
Likely supportive because the bill strengthens public safety communications and preserves an accessible medium for rural and vulnerable populations.
Appreciates required studies on automated vehicle impacts and the GAO IPAWS review, but will watch cost and equity outcomes closely.
Cautiously favorable if the rule proves cost‑effective and safe for automated systems.
Values the public‑safety rationale and built‑in studies, but wants clear cost estimates, phased compliance, and minimal disruption to automotive innovation.
Skeptical because it is a federal equipment mandate imposing regulatory costs and preempting states and markets.
Some conservatives may accept it for national security or rural communications, but prefer market or voluntary approaches.
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Modest likelihood: technically focused and broadly framed for safety, but imposes industry mandates and must clear Senate procedural hurdles.
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Liberals emphasize emergency access and equity benefits
Modest likelihood: technically focused and broadly framed for safety, but imposes industry mandates and must clear Senate procedural hurdle…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive regulatory mandate to require AM-capable receivers as standard equipment in passenger motor vehicles, supported by administrative steps (rulemaking,…
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