Great Outdoors Month Begins with Proclamations
June 1, 2022
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), along with federal, state, private, and nonprofit partners, is celebrating June as Great Outdoors Month.
Legislative News
EXCLUSIVE: RVDA Signs Anti-Theft Bill
May 20, 2022
RVDA and 12 other industry partners sent a letter this week to U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) in support of a bipartisan bill to combat rising catalytic converter theft in the U.S.
RV Transporters License Exemption Renewed
May 19, 2022
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published its notice renewing the exemption from the Class A and B commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements for newly produced RVs transport until April 6, 2027. The renewal is retroactive to April 6, 2022.
Outdoor Recreation Video Showcases Power of Getting Outside
May 5, 2022
On May 3, the same day the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the first recreation package, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and its members released a video highlighting outdoor recreation activities and the outdoor recreation economy.
Washington State Emergency Rule Extended
April 29, 2022
In late December, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries filed an emergency rule aimed at addressing a severe labor shortage in the Factory Assembled Structure RV and Park Model RV plan approval program. That emergency rule has been extended through Aug. 17.
ORR Applauds USDA’s Investment In Climate-Smart Infrastructure
April 26, 2022
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrates Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure across 40 states and several U.S. territories. The investments will support better access to safe water and/or clean energy for disadvantaged communities.
Nebraska Law Allows Larger Fifth Wheels State Sales
April 21, 2022
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed into law RVIA-backed legislation enabling larger fifth wheel trailer plans to be approved by the state Public Service Commission and sold by state RV dealers.
Some Tariff Exemptions Reinstated
April 15, 2022
Lobbying efforts from industry trade groups such as RVIA led the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to reinstate tariff exclusions in trade with China.
Funding Bill Features Outdoor Priorities
March 11, 2022
Fully funding fiscal 2022 appropriations will unlock access to new programs and additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that were awaiting appropriations.
RVIA Applauds Great Smoky Mountain National Park Investment
February 21, 2022
RVIA’s team worked with the Interior Department on projects to impact RVers including a project in Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Lichtsinn RV Encourages Anti-Trafficking Efforts
February 21, 2022
Lichtsinn RV joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Comments on National Tourism Strategy
February 18, 2022
ORR submitted comments to the Tourism Policy Council and International Trade Administration on a national travel and tourism strategy.
