
RVIA ‘Applauds’ States’ Outdoor Recreation Efforts
State senators in Illinois, Massachusetts and West Virginia have introduced legislation to create Offices of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) within their state governments, sparking “applause” from RVIA.

State senators in Illinois, Massachusetts and West Virginia have introduced legislation to create Offices of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) within their state governments, sparking “applause” from RVIA.

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable hosted a briefing with Washington legislators Wednesday morning, an event titled, “Capitol Hill Briefing Discussing Outdoor Recreation Policy Objectives Issues.”

Montana’s definitions of “motorhome” and “travel trailer” received updates after the State Senate passed a new bill March 16.

Good Sam Enterprises, an indirect subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, has filed a lawsuit against RV Advisor and the company’s CEO, Gigi Stetler, citing trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.

The Great American Outdoors Act is being put to use within Minnesota’s Kawishiwi Ranger District, where four local projects have been selected for fiscal year 2021, reported The Ely Echo.

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a briefing with Capitol Hill staff and outdoor recreation industry leaders to outline the industry’s 2021 objectives and priorities for 2021 and beyond.

Katherine Tai became the first unanimous Senate confirmation in President Joe Biden’s administration. The Senate voted 98-0 to approve Tai as the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

Two weeks before the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is set to expire, Congress is working to extend the popular bipartisan program.

U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland (D-N.M.) was confirmed March 15 as the first native American interior secretary, sparking reactions from the outdoor recreation industry.

RVIA is cancelling its Advocacy Day and RVs Move America Week because of Covid restrictions and barred access to House and Senate buildings after the Jan. 6 events at the U.S. Capitol.

Three days after the Senate passed the America Rescue Plan stimulus and pandemic relief bill, the House followed suit.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a regulatory concept to ensure non-gasoline powered vehicles weighing more than 14,000-pounds have properly functioning emissions control systems.