Saturday, February 11, 2012
The U.S. senate is considering an amendment that could potentially save the Recreational Trails Program from being abolished.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Grassroots Coordinator Jessica Irving have earned a prestigious Grassroots Innovation Award.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Right Rider Access Fund to auction valuable motorcycling
memorabilia & more at upcoming Indy Show breakfast.
Friday, December 09, 2011
U.S. House passes dust bill that would help protect off-road riding.
Friday, November 11, 2011
The AMA is urging OHV enthusiasts to contact their local representatives in order to preserve funding for the Recreational Trails Program.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The U.S. Senate will vote on a bill that would end the dedicated funding for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which is considered to be one of the most important and beneficial laws for off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders ever passed by Congress.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Access to certain public land in nine states could be lost to motorcyclists, bicyclists and others under a massive land-use designation proposal submitted to Congress on Nov. 10.
Sunday, November 06, 2011
A United States Senate committee has issued a proposal to end the Recreational Trails Program which helps maintain trails throughout the country.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
National four-wheel drive spokesman Del Albright endorsed The Trail PAC.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
An off-road racing champion and long-time supporter of efforts to protect trail access on public lands endorsed The Trail PAC today.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Americans who enjoy motorized recreation on federal public land deserve fair and equal treatment from land managers, the American Motorcyclist Association told a U.S. House subcommittee on Sept. 19.
Friday, September 09, 2011
On September 13, 2011, the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, chaired by Representative Rob Bishop (R-UT), will hold a hearing on several bills, including bills related to National Monuments.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
For off-highway vehicle (OHV) manufacturers, dealers and others already suffering because of the nation's flagging economy, a new law that repeals a de facto ban on the sale of kids' OHVs is welcomed news.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
With the overturning of a federal law that created a de facto ban on the sale of kid's off-highway vehicles (OHVs), the real winners are the families and children who enjoy responsible motorized recreation.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that allows the sale of kids' off-highway vehicles.
Monday, August 01, 2011
The U.S. House has approved legislation by a vote of 421-2 to exempt kids' off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that essentially bans the sale of those machines at the end of the year, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Supporters of H.R. 1581 the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act of 2011 -- told U.S. lawmakers that the bill would allow local communities to decide the proper uses of 43 million acres of protected public land.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Off-highway vehicle leadership discuss continued reallocation of California's OHMVR trust fund monies what options OHV leaders should consider to fill a potential shortfall in the more than 85 million dollar annual operating budget required to maintain the state's OHMVR program.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
While enjoying their freedom to explore trails, deserts and public lands this long Fourth of July weekend, recreational off-highway vehicle enthusiasts need to be safe and responsible while having all that fun.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The ATV safety community today marked the enactment of “Chandler’s Law,” which is aimed at protecting South Carolina’s young ATV riders.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Testifiers told a key U.S. House subcommittee on June 22 that off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation puts billions of dollars into the U.S. economy, and public land needs to be opened up for motorized recreation.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Specific language inserted into a federal government funding measure in congress may block the enforcement of the lead law, according to the American Motorcyclist Association.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The CPSC's ban on youth dirt bikes and ATVs is still a lingering threat. MotoUSA examines bikes and families potentially affected by the Lead Law and gets up to date on where things stand.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
In a victory for OHV riders nationwide, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has reversed his position on his controversial new Wild Lands policy.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that MX Sports, Cobra Motorcycles, Tomahawk MX Park and others passionate about kids' motorsports have thrown their support behind the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona has reversed an unwritten policy and is now allowing street-legal motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on certain roads.
Monday, May 16, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association will be holding a Family Capitol Hill Climb press conference, featuring U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg on May 26th at 11am.
Friday, May 13, 2011
The Motorcycle Industry Council applauds the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade’s quick action on the “Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011” (ECADA) discussion draft. The Subcommittee passed the draft bill and referred it to the full Energy and Commerce Committee.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
A formal Discussion Draft entitled, "Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (ECADA)," will be voted upon tomorrow by the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the Committee on Energy & Commerce
Monday, May 02, 2011
A bill has been introduced to congress which would free up almost 43 million acres of public land which would otherwise be off limits for OHV use.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Lawmakers are building support for a law which sets aside a gas-tax revenue from users of OHVs in order to fund the creation of motorized and non-motorized trails.
Friday, April 22, 2011
The AMA is hosting a capitol hill climb on May 26th to send a message to lawmakers that action is needed to exclude youth model ATVs from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The new funding measure which keeps the federal government operating until September 30th includes language that prevents the Interior Department from carrying out the new Wild Lands Policy and is a major victory for OHV enthusiasts.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The funding measure that will keep the federal government operating through Sept. 30 includes language that bars the Interior Department from using any money to carry out the controversial Wild Lands land-use policy.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
U.S. Representatives Tom Petri and Mike Michaud have released a letter asking members of the House to sign a letter in support of the Recreational Trails Program.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
A U.S. House Committee heard a variety of people discuss that revising the lead law may pose more of a risk for children.
Friday, April 08, 2011
The Recreational Trails Program is about to expire and a new authorization bill must be put in its place to preserve land for OHV use.
Friday, April 08, 2011
MIC General Counsel member Paul Vitrano will represent the powersports industry and its riders while attempting to urge congress to halt the ban on youth model motorcycles and ATVs.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
A bill that would exempt kids' off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the law that effectively bans them at the end of the year is gaining support on the eve of a key congressional hearing.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has introduced language that would exempt youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that effectively bans the sale of these machines at the end of the year.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
US Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced an amendment that would exempt youth-sized ATVs and dirt bikes from the lead provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A new report states that the health risk to motorcyclists from naturally occurring asbestos at the Clear Creek Management Area is minimal and does not pose a significant threat.
Friday, March 25, 2011
The AMA is offering the chance for young riders to participate in the debate over OHV land issues by creating a video contest as well as a family capitol hill climb on May 26th.
Friday, March 18, 2011
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is holding informational sessions around the country to discuss their proposed Forest Planning Rule.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
On March 16, several OHV organizations sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Bob Abbey opposing and expressing concerns about the definition of new Wild Lands land-use designation policy.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Legislation that would exempt kids' dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from the "lead law" that effectively bans them at the end of the year is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The U.S. Interior Department's new "Wild Lands" land-use policy was sharply criticized during a congressional hearing on March 1.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
AMA compels riders to attend an oversight hearing on March 1st about the 'Wild Lands' land-use policy that could close millions of acres of federal land to OHV riders.
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Motorcycle Industry Council delivered more than 3,000 letters to Congress signed by motorcycle industry professionals that have had their livelihoods impacted by the lead content provisions of the CPSIA.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will hold an oversight hearing on March 1 entitled "The Impact of the Administration's Wild Lands Order on Jobs and Economic Growth."
