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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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