What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1669.
Mandatory AM Radio in New Cars for Emergency Alert Access.
This law mandates that all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. must include AM radio as standard equipment. The goal is to guarantee citizens access to critical public safety alerts (IPAWS) during emergencies, as AM signals are reliable even when power or internet services fail. Manufacturers have 2 to 3 years to implement this requirement, and must clearly label vehicles lacking AM radio during the transition period.
Key points
New passenger vehicles must include AM radio capability (or digital AM) as standard equipment to ensure reliable access to emergency alerts.
Before the rule takes effect, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles lacking AM radio and cannot charge extra for AM access during this transition period.
The rule will take effect 2 to 3 years after the Secretary of Transportation issues the final regulation.
The government will study alternative emergency communication systems to assess if they are as reliable and resilient as AM radio.
Status:
Expired
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