On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a rule resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model years 2022-2031. The rule projects an industrywide average of about 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, well below the 50.4 mpg average projected under the rules finalized in 2024. The standards apply
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September 25, 2026 This week, Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV) said that a Senate draft of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Highway Bill) will not be introduced until the final weeks of the year, after the November election and shortly before the December 11th funding deadline. The MRF’s Washington, D.C. team
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The motorcycling world has lost a great champion. Rodney V. Taylor died on September 21, 2026. A highly regarded attorney, Rod probably has his fingerprints on every waiver, contract, lease, disclaimer or legal document any State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (SMRO) has utilized in the last 40+ years (pro bono, I might add). He often referred
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology. In a statement, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the strategy “Outlines specific actions that DOT will take over
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As expected, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation extending the current federal highway program, moving the deadline from September 30 to December 11, 2026. The extension, included in a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, provides Congress with additional time to negotiate and advance a long-term surface transportation reauthorization. Transportation programs will
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The newest members of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame were inducted this past week at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Breakfast. Arguably, the most prestigious category in the Hall of Fame is that of Freedom Fighter. This year, the Freedom Fighter inductee is Dave Dwyer. Many of you will instantly
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The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned for its traditional August district work period, and the Senate is expected to follow shortly. When lawmakers return to Washington after Labor Day, they will face an ambitious agenda and a pair of critical September 30 deadlines. Congress must complete work on a new surface transportation authorization (Highway
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) applauds the recent settlement between John Deere and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the attorneys general of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Arizona regarding consumers’ right to repair their own equipment. While the agreement focuses on agricultural equipment, the states involved represent the heart of America’s motorcycling community.
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This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum aimed at expanding Americans’ freedom to repair their own vehicles. The memorandum directs the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify what actions individuals may take when repairing emissions systems under the Clean Air Act, while also encouraging faster and more affordable certification pathways for
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), joined by a coalition of over 50 motorcyclists’ rights organizations and small businesses, recently sent a letter to Representative Andre Carson of Indiana thanking him for his leadership during the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure markup of the highway bill. During the committee debate, Congressman Carson offered
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