AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 5/19/2023
Actions
- 2023-05-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- 2023-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2023-05-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 2023-05-17Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-05-17Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-05-17Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-05-17Introduced in House
- 2023-05-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-17 (00)
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment. (AM broadcast stations are often used to deliver emergency alerts and news and entertainment programming; some newer vehicles do not include AM equipment.)
Specifically, this bill applies to motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, imported into the United States, or shipped in interstate commerce after the rule's effective date.
The DOT rule must require all such vehicles to have devices that can receive signals and play content transmitted by AM broadcast stations or digital audio AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment.
Prior to the effective date of the rule, manufacturers that do not include devices that can access AM broadcast stations as standard equipment must inform purchasers of this fact through clear and conspicuous labeling.
DOT may assess civil penalties against any manufacturer that fails to comply with the mandate. The Department of Justice may also bring a civil action to enjoin a violation.
Further, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on whether a reliable alternative communication system exists for delivering emergency alerts and consider the (1) cost to drivers and passengers of receiving communications through an alternative system, and (2) cost and time required to develop and implement an alternative.
Cosponsors (20)
- Thomas Kean (R-NJ)
- Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
- Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
- Marie Perez (D-WA)
- Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)
- Tracey Mann (R-KS)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
- Ryan Zinke (R-MT)
- BETTY MCCOLLUM (D-MN)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
- James Moylan (R-GU)
- André Carson (D-IN)
- Steve Womack (R-AR)
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Jack Bergman (R-MI)
- Neal Dunn (R-FL)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Civil actions and liability
- Department of Transportation
- Emergency communications systems
- Government studies and investigations
- Manufacturing
- Motor vehicles
- Transportation safety and security
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