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Congress Passes Massive Omnibus Legislation

Thursday, March 26, 2009
By a 2-to-1 ratio Congress votes to close more than 2 million acres nationwide to off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and other motorized vehicles.

Senate Bill Could Overturn OHV Lead Ban

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Senator Tester has introduced legislation, S. 608 that would stop the ban. Please urge your Senators and Members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to support this bill.

House Voting on New Omnibus Public Lands Bill

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The House will vote on H.R. 146, the reintroduced Omnibus Public Lands Bill that would prohibit motorized vehicles on a portion of public lands.

Omnibus Lands Bill Up for Vote Again

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The AMA urges everyone to contact their representative to stop the Omnibus bill that would prohibit all motorized vehicles on public lands.

Malcolm Smith Sells Banned Motorcycles

Friday, March 20, 2009
Malcolm Smith of Malcolm Smith Motorsports opened his doors and sold three minicycles in protest of the CPSIA ban on minicycles and related products.

Senate Set to Send Omnibus to House

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Although the official vote in the Senate has not yet taken place, we must be honest and say that the bill is likely to pass either 3/17/09 or 3/18/09.

Malcolm Smith Defies CPSC Lead Ban

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Off-road motorcycle legend Malcolm Smith defies the CPSC lead ban with his Kids Love 2 Ride Protest, Thursday, March 19th, 2009.

Senate Revives Omnibus OHV Legislation

Sunday, March 15, 2009
Shot down in the U.S. House of Representatives, the OHV March 11, the Omnibus land use bill has been revived in the Senate.

US House Votes Down Omnibus Bill

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Omnibus legistlation that would have stopped OHV riding access to 2 million acres is stopped in the US House of Representatives.

Omnibus Public Lands Bill Vote Approaches

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association has been asking everyone to contact their Representatives to vote "No" on S. 22, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.

Missouri Rally for Lead Law Exemption

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Young riders, parents, state lawmakers and others concerned about the current federal ban on selling youth dirtbikes and ATVs rallied on the steps of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, on Wednesday.

CPSC Lead Ban Extends to Snowmobiles

Monday, March 09, 2009
CPSC voted late last week on procedures for determining exclusions. Based on that vote, BRC is not optimistic that the exclusion for youth model ATVs and dirt bikes will be granted anytime soon.

MIC Projects $1 Billion Lead Ban Loss

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The new lead rules that have banned the sales of many youth all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles could lead to $1 billion in lost economic value annually for the industry, predicts the Motorcycle Industry Council.

Lead Ban Video Explanation

Friday, February 20, 2009
Lead Ban

BLM Reviewing Nevada BITD Race Route

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Bureau of Land Management will conduct an environmental review and hold two public meetings to gather public comments on a proposed BITD off-highway race.

AMA Rider Resources for OHV Lead Ban

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The AMA offers useful links for riders looking to make a difference in the youth OHV lead ban.

Riders Respond to OHV Lead Restrictions

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America report thousands of letters have been generated regard CPSC lead restrictions.

MIC & SVIA Against Youth OHV Prohibition

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Rally Against Youth ATV and Motorcycle Prohibition.

Call to Action from MX Sports

Thursday, February 12, 2009
MX Sports is calling motorcycle enthusiasts to help stop this lead ban from damaging motorcyle sports.

AMA Asks Motorcyclists to Stop OHV Ban

Thursday, February 12, 2009
The sport of off-highway recreation is seriously threatened by recent legislation that imposes strict lead content guidelines on children's everyday toys.

AMA Talks Motorcycle Helmets & Education

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
AMA President Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest motorcyclists' rights organization through a reorganization to rededicate the AMA to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle.

Lead Ban Petition from Tom Self

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
As of Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, the small powersports industry has all but been shut down. This affects not only dealers and new units but individuals all across the U.S.

AMA Outlines Position on Sound Regulations

Monday, February 09, 2009
AMA president Rob Dingman continues to examine the threats of OHV restrictions, examining the AMA's positon on sound regulation.

Save Riding - OHV Letter Against SB 22

Monday, February 09, 2009
House Set to Ban OHV Access to 2 Million Acres of Public Lands.

ATV and Dirt Bike Lead Ban Exemption

Friday, February 06, 2009
Clarification regarding the enforcement of February 10th CPSC lead bans will allow ATV and dirt bike manufacturers a possible exemption.

ARRA Newsletter February 2009

Thursday, February 05, 2009
The newest ARRA Newsletter for Febuary 2009.

AMA on OHV Access Threats, Part 1

Thursday, February 05, 2009
The AMA's Rob Dingman discusses the latest effort to block OHV access to America's public lands
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