Require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in all new vehicles at no additional cost to consumers.

Chris Pappas · New Hampshire · Democratic

policy impact 0.45 specificity 0.90 extraction confidence 88%

Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: Support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and its requirement for AM radio access in new vehicles.. Promised outcome: Americans continue to have access to free AM radio service in all new vehicles, including for emergency information.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. October 8, 2026 press release from Pappas's congressional office about House passage of the Pappas-cosponsored AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act during his service as U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st District.

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This legislation would ensure Americans continue to have access to AM radio in all new vehicles. “In addition to being a source of news, music, and community connection, AM radio is a lifeline in emergencies for Americans to get important information and stay safe. This bipartisan legislation will help make sure people do not lose access to this free service in their cars,” said Congressman Pappas.

Pappas backed legislation intended to preserve access to AM radio in new vehicles so people can receive emergency information and other free service in cars.

ICYMI: Pappas-Backed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Passed House | Congressman Chris Pappas
primary · press_release · model gpt-5.5

Evidence

verified · Source version 85505 · locator 1271

Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official GovInfo status shows the House-passed AM Radio bill was placed on the Senate calendar, with no enactment shown; the commitment remains unresolved pending Senate passage and enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 979 (PCS) - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 - BILLS-119hr979pcs | Content Details | GovInfo
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

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verified · Source version 85507 · locator 7704

Chris Pappas (NH); Brad Finstad (MN); Jake Auchincloss (MA)

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo’s reported House bill record lists Chris Pappas as a cosponsor of H.R. 979, documenting concrete legislative effort toward the AM-radio standard-equipment requirement, but not delivery absent enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 979 (RH) - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 - BILLS-119hr979rh | Content Details | GovInfo
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%

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Public state: pending As of 2026-10-09 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. unknown A for effort

The verified commitment is an outcome promise that the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would ensure continued AM radio access in all new vehicles. Verified evidence shows Pappas was a cosponsor of H.R. 979, documenting material legislative effort, and that the House-passed bill had only been received, read twice, and placed on the Senate calendar as of the evidence date. There is no verified evidence of Senate passage, enactment, or implementation of the new-vehicle AM radio requirement, and no deadline has expired. Under the rules, introduction/cosponsorship and House passage are effort, not fulfillment of the promised outcome.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%