RV Sector Engages Lawmakers on Key Industry Priorities

RVs Move America Week 2026 continued as advocates held strategic meetings with key legislators and decision-makers.

On Tuesday, June 2, more than 20 RV Industry Association members attended a meeting with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) staff at the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, discussing the issues and regulatory hurdles faced by the industry today. This annual meeting is a critical part of the RV industry's efforts to work with NHTSA on continuously improving consumer safety on our nation’s roads.

Likewise, Advocacy Day— the cornerstone of RVs Move America Week— occurred yesterday, Wednesday, June 3. 103 RV Industry Association members and partners attended 142 meetings with federal legislators and policymakers on Capitol Hill, highlighting the RV sector’s significant economic impact and advocating for four major industry priorities.

With a $159 billion economic impact, a strong voice in Washington, D.C. is vital for the industry's continued success. RV Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Jason Rano emphasized that legislative success and a prosperous future for the RV sector rely heavily on active engagement with policymakers.

“Thank you to our dedicated members and partners for making Advocacy Day a tremendous success,” says Jason Rano, Vice President of Government Affairs. “By taking our industry's message directly to Capitol Hill and the administration, you've helped ensure our voice is heard where it matters most. These conversations are crucial for advancing our legislative goals and securing the federal support our industry needs to thrive.”

Advocates brought four major asks to Capitol Hill this year: 

1) Ensure Fairness and Certainty for American Businesses and Manufacturers: Tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding them, as well as other economic headwinds are impacting affordability of the RV lifestyle. Additionally, they threaten to undermine the benefits of last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

THE ASK: The Association urges the Administration and Congress to recognize the following: 

• Certainty around tariffs is vital for businesses to adapt, plan, and invest.
• Companies are attempting to reshore input, but in many cases the capacity simply doesn’t exist.
• Certain parts and materials remain unavailable domestically, despite manufacturers’ best efforts.

2) No Tax on Car Loan Interest: Last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act included the “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” provision that allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 per year in interest paid on loans for newly purchased vehicles manufactured in the United States. RVs were not included in the final version. The newly introduced bipartisan bill explicitly classifies all motorhomes and towable campers as "applicable passenger vehicles" allows buyers to deduct interest on their RV loans. The RV industry is strongly advocating for this legislation because it ensures fair tax treatment and prevents middle-income families—the primary buyers earning under $100,000—from being priced out of affordable travel.

THE ASK: Advocates requested that lawmakers cosponsor H.R. 8672—introduced by Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV)— and support introduction of a Senate companion bill which would include RVs in the definition of “applicable passenger vehicle,” allowing taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 in loan interest on American-made RVs. This provision encourages families to buy American-made products and access more affordable ways to travel, recreate, explore, while supporting rural economies.

3) Reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund: The Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) is a federal program created in 2020 through the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act to make long overdue repairs in America’s national parks, forests and other public lands. These sites face growing maintenance problems, including crumbling roads, deteriorating campgrounds, outdated water systems, and closed trails. Today, the deferred maintenance backlog on our public lands exceeds $40 billion due to widespread aging infrastructure. 

THE ASK: Advocates requested that lawmakers co-sponsor and support the passage of the America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547)— introduced by Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-ME), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Mark Warner (D-VA)— and the House version of the legislation when introduced.

4) 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, campground modernization, and more. The caucus also helps educate their colleagues on the industry and the issues that impact it.

THE ASK: In the Senate, advocates asked that lawmakers join the Caucus by contacting the office of the Senate RV Caucus Chairs, Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME). In the House of Representatives, advocates encouraged lawmakers to join by contacting the offices of the House RV Caucus co-chairs, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2) and Dina Titus (D-NV-1).