Pallone Applauds Committee Approval of His AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today celebrated the Committee’s bipartisan approval of his AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, legislation that safeguards free, reliable access to AM radio in all new motor vehicles sold in the United States.

Pallone’s bill directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to require automakers to include AM radios as standard equipment, ensuring drivers can continue to receive vital news, entertainment, and emergency alerts at no additional cost.

“Today’s markup moves us one step closer to protecting a service that millions of Americans rely on every day,” Pallone said. “During Superstorm Sandy and countless other emergencies, AM radio kept New Jersey families informed when other systems failed. AM radio is not only a forum for diverse community programming, it’s also an essential public-safety tool, and I’m committed to seeing this legislation through to the finish line.”

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 would:

• Require automakers to maintain free, easily accessible AM radios in all new vehicles sold in the United States.
• Mandate clear disclosure if a vehicle lacks AM access before the requirement takes effect.

Pallone, a longtime advocate for strong public-safety communications, vowed to continue to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bring the bill to the House floor for a vote.

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