# U.S. legislation to mandate AM radio in vehicles > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-legislation-to-mandate-am-radio-in-vehicles > Updated: 2026-10-11T10:30:45.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation, specifically the ‘AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act’ (H.R. 979), to mandate that all new passenger vehicles sold in the United States include AM radio as standard equipment. Proponents of the bill argue that analog AM radio is a “vital tool for emergency information” during natural disasters or terrorist attacks, particularly in scenarios where cellular networks might fail. The legislative push follows a trend among several automakers, including Tesla, Volkswagen, and Volvo, to remove AM radio from certain newer models, especially electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Industry representatives have noted that high-voltage electrical systems in electric vehicles can cause electromagnetic interference, leading to signal distortion and static. While some manufacturers like Ford have previously adjusted their stance on phasing out the technology due to its importance for emergency alerts, the debate continues between the broadcasting industry, which views it as a “critical safety component,” and automotive innovators navigating technical interference issues. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: U.S. House passes legislation to mandate AM radio in new cars U.S. House legislation seeks to mandate AM radio in all new cars to ensure emergency information access, despite automakers removing the tech from some electric vehicles due to signal interference. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-house-passes-legislation-to-mandate-am-radio-in-new-vehicles ### 2026-09-23: U.S. House passes bill to mandate AM radio in new vehicles The U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles to ensure access to emergency alerts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-house-passes-bill-to-mandate-am-radio-in-new-vehicles --- Cite as: U.S. legislation to mandate AM radio in vehicles. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-legislation-to-mandate-am-radio-in-vehicles