The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recognizes the announcement from Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, that he will not seek reelection at the end of this Congress. Chairman Graves will continue to serve in his leadership role through the remainder of the year, a period that will be critical for advancing […]
There are moments in advocacy when the issue at hand is bigger than a single bill, a single meeting, or a single news cycle. This is one of those moments. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is engaged in a fight to modernize and clarify the federal definition of a motorcycle. That may sound technical, but
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You’re a biker, you’re an SMRO member, you’re an SMRO leader, and you’re a MRF member, but are you doing everything you can to maintain our rights? Are you actively reaching out to your elected officials in Washington D.C. requesting that they take action on our issues? Are you actively soliciting your SMRO membership to reach
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) systems for several months now. This is one of the systems that a California court recently called “misleading”, prompting a name change. Now, according to information posted Thursday on the NHTSA website, the investigation is being amplified.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is taking note of recent changes by Tesla to scale back use of the term “Autopilot” in California following regulatory pressure. While this may seem like a simple branding change, it highlights a much larger safety issue the MRF has warned about for years, drivers often misunderstand the actual capabilities
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On Tuesday, lawmakers advanced several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, and H.R. 3385, legislation updating the federal definition of a motorcycle. The hearing also addressed multiple bills related to autonomous vehicles and overall vehicle safety. Advancing these two (2) Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) high priority
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This year presents a rare and powerful opportunity for motorcyclists across the country. We have the chance to advance seven (7) of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) High Priority legislative agenda items into the upcoming Highway Bill. This is no small achievement. The Highway Bill is only voted on once every five years and success
Motorcyclists across Europe are once again facing regulatory proposals that should concern riders in the United States. Policymakers in the European Union (EU) are pushing to expand mandatory Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to all motorcycles, claiming that inspections improve safety. According to research compiled by the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA), that claim is
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A New Highway Bill Will Arrive This Year! Congress Is Writing the Highway Bill—Will Motorcyclists Be in the Room? The next federal highway bill is already moving—and if motorcyclists are not physically present in Washington, decisions will be made without us. House Transportation & Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves has made it clear: a surface transportation reauthorization
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The 17th Annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway is the ONLY National Motorcycle Lobby Day held in our nation’s Capital. Motorcyclists from around the country ride to D.C. to help educate Members of Congress about the issues facing motorcyclists today. This event will be held Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Contact
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