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AMA Supports Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act
By Zach Farmer On Feb. 27, 2025, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced S. 811, the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act. This legislation aims to correct inadequate annual funding for this program, increasing it from $84 million to $281 million. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) helped create the.
- by AMA Tech
- March 24, 2025
- 2 minutes read
AMA Supports Re-Introduction of the REPAIR Act
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association endorses H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act) and urges Congress to pass this legislation. Originally proposed in February 2023 by Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), this newly-introduced version includes changes negotiated with legislators.
- by Jack Emerson
- February 27, 2025
- 1 minute read
AMA News & Notes: February 2025
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
- by Jack Emerson
- February 21, 2025
- 8 minutes read
AMA Hosts Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Reception
WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb.14, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) hosted a reception on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus at the American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025. The event brought together members of the Caucus and newly elected members of Congress,.
- by Joy Burgess
- February 14, 2025
- 1 minute read
IIHS Study Indicates Reflective Clothing May Have Negative Impact on Automated Crash Prevention Systems
AMA working closely to combat issues related to automatic emergency braking systems A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently indicated that reflective clothing — which typically aims to make riders more visible to drivers — may hinder the ability of automatic crash prevention systems to.
- by Jack Emerson
- February 4, 2025
- 2 minutes read
EXPLORE Act Signed into Law
Created additional opportunities for motorized access on federal lands On Jan. 4, President Joe Biden signed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act into law, creating additional opportunities for motorized access on federal lands. This piece of legislation also aims to improve access to public lands for.
- by Jack Emerson
- January 10, 2025
- Less than a minute
AMA News & Notes: January 2025
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
- by Jack Emerson
- January 1, 2025
- 8 minutes read
Tim James Named 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
James elevated the adventure and dual-sport riding communities throughout the year while serving as Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes Photo Credit: Ely Woody PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Tim James, whose service as the Board.
- by Jack Emerson
- December 17, 2024
- 2 minutes read
AMA News & Notes: December 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
- by Jack Emerson
- December 1, 2024
- 6 minutes read
AMA News & Notes: November 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
- by Jack Emerson
- November 1, 2024
- 11 minutes read
Vote Like a Motorcyclist!
On Nov. 5, the American public will decide its next leaders in the White House, U.S. Capitol Building and multiple state capitals across the country. As Americans it’s our civic duty to vote, and as riders it’s our duty to Vote Like a Motorcyclist! As you prepare to hit.
- by Jack Emerson
- November 1, 2024
- Less than a minute
AMA News & Notes: October 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
- by Jack Emerson
- October 1, 2024
- 8 minutes read
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