RVIA Details Potential Federal Priorities
January 7, 2021
RVIA issued a statement regarding how Democratic control in the House, Senate and presidency could impact the RV industry.
Legislative News
EXCLUSIVE: Congress Fixes PPP Tax Concern, Adds Second Loan
December 22, 2020
Congress passed an additional Covid relief package Dec. 21, including a $900 billion measure and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) policy changes that assist U.S. small businesses.
Congresswoman Tabbed to Lead Interior Department
December 18, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden announced plans to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to head the U.S. Department of the Interior, which would make her the first Native American cabinet member in history.
RVIA Talks Industry Impacts with Incoming Administration
December 17, 2020
RVIA’s government affairs team highlighted recent developments surrounding President-elect Joe Biden’s evolving cabinet and its impact on federal initiatives and industry priorities.
Michigan Board Recommends $37.8 Million to Outdoor Recreation
December 4, 2020
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board (MNRTF) recommended 76 recreation development projects and land acquisitions to the Michigan Legislature for funding next year.
RVPAC Contributes $16,000 in First Election Cycle
November 10, 2020
For the first time, the RV industry’s political action committee participated in political contributions during the 2020 election cycle.
Go RVing’s Redfern Addresses Hill Briefing
October 21, 2020
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed Go RVing’s Karen Redfern and other outdoor recreation industry representatives at a virtual Capitol Hill briefing on Oct. 21 to discuss policy issues and the impact of COVID on the industry.
California To Mandate Zero-Emission Sales Of New Vehicles By 2035
September 24, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, September 23, signed an executive order which will move the state away from fossil fuels.
RVIA Analyst: Why It’s Good to Have a State OREC Office
September 11, 2020
RVIA’s Legislative Analyst Ashley Brinkman recently presented at the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Task Force about the multitude of benefits to having an OREC office in each state.
Video: RV Dealer Speaks to Congress: ‘This Is an Industry That Can Heal the Nation’
September 11, 2020
RV Dealer Jeremy Ketelsen’s testimony begins at 34:28 of the video above. U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer of Iowa invited RVDA member Jeremy Ketelsen of
Virtual Town Hall With Acting National Park Director Margaret Everson Announced
August 28, 2020
RVIA invites members of the RV industry to participate in a virtual town hall with the newly appointed Acting National Park Service Director Margaret Everson for a discussion on the what passage of the Great American Outdoors Act means for the National Park Service and the RVers who love to visit the parks.
New Indiana RV Sales Tax Law Takes Effect
August 28, 2020
A new law, passed this year by the Indiana General Assembly, exempts purchases of RVs by nonresidents from Indiana sales tax, if the purchaser’s home state where they intend to register the RV offers similar treatment to Indiana purchasers.
