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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, according to a report dated September 28, 2026. The move is widely framed as keeping public emergency broadcasting accessible, since AM signals carry emergency alerts to drivers. Details on implementation timelines and automaker responses were not included in the coverage available.

Why now: A new federal mandate affecting all carmakers' vehicle designs is naturally drawing attention.

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