By Cameron Coats, Radio Ink
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has found a new vehicle to a vote. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has voted to embed the AM Act into Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY)’s H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026.
The Committee adopted the relevant Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute during Thursday’s markup, including the AM Act language as part of the larger bill’s core text. H.R. 7389 then passed out of committee by a roll call vote of 48-1.
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt credited Chairmen Guthrie and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) for the move. “NAB applauds the House Committee on Energy and Commerce,” LeGeyt said. “As lawmakers consider policies affecting America’s transportation infrastructure, ensuring continued access to AM radio in vehicles remains essential for public safety.”
