Action Needed: Help Protect the Parks and Public Lands Our Customers Love

As the RV industry prepares for a busy season of travel, we are launching a critical advocacy initiative to protect the very foundation of the RV lifestyle: our national parks and public lands. Our latest Call to Action is now live, and we need every manufacturer, supplier, dealer, and campground to raise their voice in support of the America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547).

Please note, for those who live in Congressman Rudy Yakym’s District (covering Elkhart, IN), we are asking you to add your name to this separate petition indicating your support. Congressman Yakym is a strong supporter of the RV industry, working closely with his constituents and RV Industry Association staff on many issues. Because of this longstanding relationship, we will collect support signatures throughout our outreach push and send Rudy and the Indiana Senators a separate letter with every participant’s support denoted.

The Issue: A $40 Billion Maintenance Backlog

The infrastructure on our public lands—the roads, trails, water systems, and campgrounds our customers rely on—was largely built in the 1950s and 60s. Today, these assets are deteriorating at scale. While the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) was created in 2020 by the Great American Outdoors Act to tackle these repairs, the maintenance backlog still exceeds $40 billion. Without action, this program will lie dormant, repairs will become more expensive, and the outdoor spaces that drive our industry will continue to crumble.

Our Ask: Reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund

The RV Industry Association is working directly with our members, as well as dealer and campground associations, to advocate for the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act. This legislation is designed to strengthen and extend the Legacy Restoration Fund to ensure our public lands remain accessible and safe. Specifically, the bill will:

• Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund for 8 years, extending its impact through 2033.
• Increase annual funding from $1.9 billion to $2 billion.
• Prioritize projects with a 15 percent stakeholder match to maximize every dollar.
• Streamline assets by requiring agencies to dispose of unneeded infrastructure.

Why Your Participation is Critical

The Legacy Restoration Fund is a proven economic engine, yielding approximately $8 billion in value to the U.S. economy from National Park Service projects alone. For our industry, this is about more than just maintaining public lands and access; it is about the customer experience. When campgrounds are modernized and roads are paved, more Americans are inspired to buy RVs, visit dealerships, and book stays at your parks.

We must act now to ensure the great outdoors remains accessible. By participating in this effort, you are protecting the future of the RV lifestyle and the local economies that rely on outdoor recreation.

Take Action Today

Please click the link below to reach out to your representative. It only takes a moment to tell Congress that our national parks and our industry are worth the investment.

Click Here to Visit the Action Page and Send Your Message

For questions, please contact the RV Industry Association’s Legislative Associate Gianna Dinnini at gdinnini@rvia.org.