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AMA Welcomes Industry Leaders and Members of Congress to 2026 Ride to Work Day Event

Photo Credit: AMA WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, organized and hosted a Congressional Ride to Work Day event in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 8. The event brought together lawmakers, motorcycle industry leaders and motorcycle rights advocates.

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American Motorcyclist Association Applauds House T&I Committee’s Passage of BUILD America 250 Act

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 8, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee) for advancing the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization package that includes important provisions that impact motorcyclists. The AMA supports federal transportation policies.

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AMA Washington D.C. Representative Zach Farmer Appointed to Motorcyclist Advisory Council

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 5, 2026) — United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has appointed AMA Washington D.C. Representative Zach Farmer to the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) as a representative member. In this role, Farmer will work with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and.

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AMA to Host Ride to Work Day Event on Capitol Hill on June 8

Photo Credit: U.S. House Photographer PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 4, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association will once again bring riders, industry leaders and lawmakers together in Washington, D.C., for Ride to Work Day on Capitol Hill on Monday, June 8, 2026. Hosted in partnership with the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, this.

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AMA Condemns Apparent Trail Sabotage Incident in Montana, Urges Vigilance When Riding on Public Lands

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 28, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) strongly condemns a recent act of apparent trail sabotage at Montana’s Pipestone Recreation Area, where a child encountered barbed wire strung across a public access trail during Memorial Day weekend. The AMA is calling for.

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South Carolina Becomes Latest State to Pass Right to Race Law

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 20, 2026) — South Carolina became the fourth state to sign Right to Race legislation into law after Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed H. 4706 on Tuesday, May 19. This recent development from South Carolina further signals the growing momentum behind Right.

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Maryland Adds Mandatory Motorcycle Awareness Questioning to Driver’s Exam

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 15, 2026) — Signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) on May 12, Maryland Senate Bill 68 requires the state’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to include at least one question related to motorcycle awareness in the state’s driver’s license exam. This.

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AMA Distributes Sound Meter Kits to Four Clubs as Part of Organization’s Sound Meter Program

AMA Sound Meter Program aims to raise awareness regarding sound issues that impact the motorcycle community Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 12, 2026) — In an effort to combat unjust sound ordinances and sound-related discrimination, the American Motorcyclist Association has distributed sound meter kits to four of.

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

AMA reminds motorists and motorcyclists to share the road as riding season approaches Photo credit: Kevin Wing/AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 1, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to be aware of motorcyclists on the open road as riding season kicks off this Motorcycle Awareness Month.  The annual.

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Gov. Evers Vetoes Right-to-Race Bill in Wisconsin

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 14, 2026) — After passing in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed the bipartisan-supported AB 880, which aimed to protect existing motorsports racetracks from nuisance claims. The American Motorcyclist Association has been an ardent supporter of Right-to-Race.

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Kansas Passes Motorsports Venue Protection Act

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 13, 2026) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed HB 2416, granting Right-to-Race protections to racetracks throughout Kansas. The American Motorcyclist Association has championed Right-to-Race efforts, working with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) in various states.

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Knox County Votes to Keep Bat Nest Road Open for Public Use

AMA and BDR joint efforts help keep popular dual-sport/adventure route open to motorcyclists and enthusiasts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 29, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the recent decision by the Knox County Commissioners Office to keep Bat Nest Road in Knox County, Ohio, open for public use. Working.

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