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Know Your Elected Officials

Find your elected officials by entering your address in the RV Action Center. Knowing the political party of your elected officials and their positions on issues affecting the RV industry is as important as knowing who your elected officials are. This information can be found on the elected official’s website and social media pages.

Contact Policy-Makers

Take part in advocacy campaigns through the RV Action Center by personalizing emails to your elected officials. Whether using the RV Action Center or composing a message on your own, it is important to craft an effective message that strikes the right balance between hard data and a persuasive, unique story that conveys the affect of the issue or policy on your company. To do this, start with the personal story and build in the supporting data and facts that support your position.

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Engage on Social Media

Social media has reached nearly universal adoption for elected officials and provides a very accessible way to make an impact. Research has shown that fewer than 30 similar comments on a Member of Congress’ social media post will get the attention of the member’s office. And for state and local officials, the number of comments needed is much lower. To be effective, follow your elected officials on social media and engage with the officials on issues of importance to the RV industry. Remember to craft a message that has both a unique story and compelling data to be most effective.

Invite Policy-Makers to Visit

Hosting your federal, state or local policy-makers at your place of business is invaluable in helping officials understand the impact of proposed policies on individuals and businesses in their district.

Attend Advocacy Day

Participate in Advocacy Day, an annual event when members from across the RV industry meet with their Members of Congress and federal agencies to advocate for issues important to the RV industry. This annual event allows the entire industry to be more effective by speaking with one voice to elected officials across Capitol Hill. Participants are also able to build new relationships with officials and their staff as well as maintain and grow existing relationships. Check out our training videos to prepare for Advocacy Day.

News and Insights

Advocacy

Reps. Yakym, Titus Introduce Legislation To Fix RV Dealer Floorplan Issue

Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. This bill makes a fix to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act so that RV dealers can fully deduct...

May 24, 2023
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RV Industry Association’s Michael Ochs Testifies On Wisconsin Franchise Bill

The RV Industry Association’s Director of State Government Affairs Michael Ochs testified last week before the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection in support of AB230, a bill to govern towable RV manufacturer-dealer agreements in the state...

May 23, 2023
Advocacy

Webinar Recording: Fair Tax Treatment For All RV Dealers

The definition of “motor vehicle” in the federal tax code inequitably impacts certain segments of the RV industry. While floor plan financing interest charges on motorhomes remains fully deductible, towable RVs are now limited to deductions of only 30%...

May 23, 2023