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CNN: California Emission Rules Stand as Supreme Court Denies Appeal
The following is a report from CNN. The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from conservative states…
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OHI, Campground Leaders To Advocate for Credit Card Legislation
Next week, members of OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) leadership along with 14 campground members from across the country will join…
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Webinar Recording: Impact of CARB’s ACT Regulation on Motorhomes
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) held a webinar to discuss the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation and…
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Report: Will New Jersey’s Electric Truck Rules Ban RV Sales?
The following report is from New Jersey 101.5. Regulations on new large vehicles including school buses and motorhomes will harm…
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RVIA Webinar To Cover Latest CARB Developments
Join the RV Industry Association (RVIA) for a critical webinar on the latest developments concerning the CARB Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation. The…
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America the Beautiful Act Gains Support
The RV Industry Association is declaring its support for the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act, which was introduced by U.S.…
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RVIA Meets With CARB on California Motorhome ‘Ban’
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Government Affairs staff, along with several of the association’s motorhome manufacturer members, met on Tuesday,…
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Outdoor Rec Organizations Call on Congress To Pass EXPLORE Act
Spearheaded by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), 312 businesses and organizations across the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy, called on…
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California’s ‘Ban’ on Motorhomes: What To Know
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). In 2025, California’s Advanced Clean Trucks…
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RVIA Webinar To Address California Lemon Law Changes
Join the RV Industry Association (RVIA) on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. ET for a critical webinar on the recent changes to…
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‘Super Lawyers’ Mock Trial Coming Back to RVDA Convention
The 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will take attendees into the courtroom again during a special “Super Lawyers Session” with RV…
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New RV-Specific Franchise Bill in Wisconsin Takes Effect
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On Oct. 1, Wisconsin Act 164…
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Port Strike: RVIA Urges End in Letter to President Biden
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), along with over 300 other organizations, have called President Joe Biden to take immediate action…
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California Passes AB 1755: A Win for Consumers & RV Industry
California’s passage of Assembly Bill 1755, signed by the governor on Sept. 29, marks a significant step forward in streamlining…
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Congressional Action on De Minimis Loophole Urged by RVIA
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has taken a significant step in advocating for the protection of American manufacturing by urging…
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Outdoor Rec Industry Addresses US Trade Policy Impacts
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted a critical virtual briefing (recording available here), gathering industry leaders to discuss the impacts…
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Biden-Harris Administration Addresses De Minimis Shipments
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). In a move aimed at protecting…
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USTR Finalizes China Tariffs Review Actions
On Friday, Sept. 13, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) finalized tariff actions stemming from those proposed in May following…
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EPA Extends Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting Deadline
On Sept. 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the reporting period for PFAS under the Toxic Substances…
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ORR To Host Briefing on US Trade Policy in Outdoor Recreation
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 12 p.m. ET, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a briefing on U.S. trade policy…
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Making Strides on Capitol Hill
“Shoe-leather lobbying” — a term that means using basic or old-fashioned methods — has been the focus of the RV…
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RVIA Gov Affairs Attends National Conference of State Legislatures
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s State Government Affairs team spent this past week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’…
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Minnesota PFAS Reporting Requirements: An Overview
Minnesota has enacted stringent PFAS laws, including bans and reporting requirements for products containing these chemicals. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS),…
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ORR Celebrates New Tennessee Office of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated the announcement by Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation. “The announcement at…
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RV-Specific Franchise Bill Introduced in Ohio
Last week, Ohio State Senator Andrew Brenner, who is also a Senate Transportation Committee member, introduced an RV-specific franchise bill.…
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RVIA: ‘De Minimis’ Trade Issue Moving on Capitol Hill
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The RV aftermarket trade – manufacturers, suppliers,…
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ORR Addresses House Spending Bill Cuts
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) issued the following statement on the proposed spending cuts in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year…
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California County Approves Low-Impact Camping Ordinance
Earlier this month, on June 18, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new land use ordinance…
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation Confirms ELD Exemption for RV Industry
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has officially confirmed the exemption of drivers…
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Last Call: Register for ‘Forever Chemicals’ EPA Rulemaking Webinar
On Tuesday, June 25, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host an informative webinar on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)…
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Outdoor Organizations Support EXPLORE Act in Letter to Senate
In a letter to the Senate yesterday, the RV Industry Association (RVIA), along with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), Theodore Roosevelt Conservation…
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Video: Sen. Young Calls For GSP Renewal in Senate Hearing
Shortly after meeting with RV industry leaders during the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Advocacy Day on June 5, Indiana’s Senator…
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OHI Wraps Up D.C. Visit Focused on RV Park & Campground Advocacy
Members of OHI (formerly National ARVC) leadership and campground owners wrapped up an important visit to Washington last week advocating…
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Bill Introduced To Update Pennsylvania RV Law
Pennsylvania’s RV law would receive needed upgrades and stronger consumer protections under a bill introduced Wednesday by state Rep. Scott…
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2024 Advocacy Day Spotlights Major Industry Priorities
Advocacy Day, the cornerstone event of RVs Move America Week, took place Wednesday, June 5, with more than 100 association…
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Zion National Park to Ban RVs From Main Highway in 2026
Beginning in mid-2026, Zion National Park will no longer allow oversized vehicles to travel the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway – the…
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Wisconsin RV Park Challenges Personal Property Taxation
Recently, Wisconsin state legislators enacted a significant change in the law regarding “personal property exemption,” which in theory exempts personal…
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ORR Recreation Funding Study Advocates for Increased Federal Support
Today, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released its pivotal report, “Recreation Funding in America: Current Results and Future Insights.” The comprehensive…
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OHI on Capitol Hill Advocating for RV Parks & Campgrounds
Members of OHI (formerly National ARVC) leadership and campground owners are in Washington this week advocating on issues important to…
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US Trade Rep Announces Decision on Remaining China 301 Exclusions
On Friday, May 24, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced they are further extending certain remaining Section 301…
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Lawmakers Eye Finish Line on Outdoor Rec Package
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin said the chamber could be ready to move on a sweeping outdoor…
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Maryland RV Law Boosts Ocean City Lifestyle Show
The OC RV & Van Lifestyle Show, scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in…
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House Introduces GSP Reform Act
This week, House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith introduced the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Act.…
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RVDA Seeks Support for Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) urged industry members to support both the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act…
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OIA Applauds GSP Reform Act Passing House Committee
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said Wednesday it applauds the successful House markup of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform…
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Canadian RV & Camping Industries Push for Critical Investments from Government
Leaders from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) were on Parliament…
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US Rep. Yakym Applauds EXPLORE Act Passage
Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym, who represents Indiana’s second congressional district including Elkhart, issued the following statement after H.R. 6492, the…
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RVIA Members: Legislation To Know About
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s State Government Affairs team is continuing to review relevant RV industry legislation. Some of the…
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House Passes Historic EXPLORE Act
On Wednesday, April 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. This…
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EXPLORE Act Vote Hits the House Floor
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act will be on the House floor for a vote this week,…
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Outdoor Industry Addresses Climate Change Impacts
Yesterday, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs.” The hearing spotlighted…
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Washington State Passes RV Specific Franchise Bill
The Washington State Senate unanimously passed legislation (HB 1996) to create an RV-specific franchise law that governs the manufacturer-dealer relationship…
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