Will keep working to get the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act across the finish line so AM radio remains available in new passenger vehicles sold in the United States.

“Today, the House acted to protect a service that millions of Americans rely on every day and that can become a lifeline when disaster strikes,” Pallone said. “During Superstorm Sandy – when power, cell service, cable, and internet went down across New Jersey – radio listenership in my district surged 247 percent as people tuned in for critical information on AM radio stations. I’m proud we passed this bipartisan bill today, and I’ll keep working to get it across the finish line.”

After House passage of his AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, Pallone committed to keep working to get the bill across the finish line.

Pallone’s Bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Passes House | Congressman Frank Pallone
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applauded House passage of his bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Pallone's official site reported House passage of his bipartisan AM Radio bill during the lookback window, showing concrete progress but not final enactment.

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Congressman Frank Pallone |Representing the 6th District of New Jersey
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H.R. 979 passed the House under suspension of the House rules.

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House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Safeguard Communities, Lower Energy Costs, and Protect AM Radio
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Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

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H.R. 979 Placed on Calendar Senate - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
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requiring devices that can receive signals and play content transmitted by AM broadcast stations be installed as standard equipment

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The House-passed bill text directly matches the commitment's policy goal of keeping AM radio available as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles.

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H.R. 979 Placed on Calendar Senate - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
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It is now time for the Senate to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and for this legislation to become law

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Cruz, Markey Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles
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Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Pallone) introduced the following bill

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo records Pallone as part of the bill's introduction in the 119th Congress, documenting concrete work on the commitment before the recent House passage.

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H.R. 979 (IH) - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 - BILLS-119hr979ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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