RV Industry Advocates for Key Priorities on Capitol Hill

Advocacy Day, the linchpin event of RVs Move America Week, occurred yesterday, Wednesday, June 5th. 100 RV Industry Association members and partners attended 107 meetings with federal legislators and decision-makers on Capitol Hill, emphasizing the RV industry’s considerable economic impact and advocating for several industry priorities.

With a $140 billion economic impact, a strong voice in Washington, D.C. is vital for the industry's continued success. Jason Rano, the RV Industry Association's Vice President of Government Affairs, emphasized the importance of engaging with policymakers to achieve legislative goals and secure a stronger future for the RV industry.

"As we conclude another successful Advocacy Day, we’d like to thank our members and partners for continuing to champion the RV industry on Capitol Hill," says Jason Rano. "Engaging with policymakers is a key component of achieving these legislative priorities and, ultimately, building more support for the RV industry in Congress and the administration.” 

Here's an overview of the key legislative priorities addressed:

• Ensuring Fairness and Certainty for American Businesses and Manufacturers: The RV industry, a cornerstone of American manufacturing, discussed strategic tariff implementation that minimizes harm to U.S. manufacturers while maximizing pressure on foreign actors. Concerns were raised about tariff uncertainty hindering business planning and investment, and the direct impact of retaliatory tariffs on motorized RV exports. Advocates highlighted the difficulty in reshoring all parts and materials, and the need for a tailored exclusion process for businesses.
• Fair Tax Treatment of All RV Dealers: The current federal tax code unfairly impacts towable RVs, which constitute 85% of the RV industry, by limiting their floor plan financing interest deductions to 30%. The industry is advocating for cosponsors to join S. 1314, the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act in the Senate, and for that legislation to be included in the Senate tax package. The House recently passed a tax package that includes H.R. 332, the companion legislation.
• Investing in Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation: The RV industry strongly supports the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund, which has been crucial for addressing maintenance backlogs on public lands, including roads and campgrounds that RVers rely on daily. This fund has made transformative investments in public lands and gateway communities. Advocates urged lawmakers to support the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund, in the America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547).
• Join the RV Caucus: Finally, members encouraged their representatives to join the RV Caucus, which promotes the RV industry and provides critical support on important industry issues like tariffs, federal housing definitions, and campground modernization and expansion. The caucus also helps educate their colleagues on the industry and the issues that impact it.

Go deeper on all these topics in the RV Industry Association Federal Policy Agenda.