House approves bill requiring free AM radio in new cars
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing automakers to include AM radio in new cars, trucks, and SUVs at no extra cost. The law would require the federal highway safety agency to set new rules, and now heads to the Senate, where support appears strong. The push comes after car makers, especially electric vehicle brands like Tesla and Rivian, dropped AM radio from their lineups.
- Senate previously secured 60 co-sponsors for similar bill
- Former FEMA administrators and emergency groups praised the move
- BMW, Rivian, Tesla, and Volvo have already dropped AM radio
- Ford removed AM from some cars, then reversed the decision
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