Four dirt bike riders taking a break from riding, sitting on a fence by the dirt trail.

WHY SHOULD I GO?

Your presence counts! Members of Congress and their staff put a premium on hearing from constituents, businessowners, and local job creators from their district. Your manufacturing, distribution, retail sales, insurance, and other allied services matter in their districts. Now is the time to speak up and take action for our future.

The Impact of Being There

Members of Congress want and need to hear from employers in their districts and states. It’s vitally important to let them know about the jobs and revenue impact our companies have on the economy and, not the least, their constituents and economy back home.

Increase Industry Awareness

Make a difference by educating Capitol Hill about the power of our nearly $50 billion dollar industry and increasing the profile of the powersports industry

Make a Change for Good

Affect change that positively impacts our business by fighting tariffs, keeping lands open and supporting bills that encourage safety and awareness

Create Strength in Numbers

Federal policy affects all of our businesses. MIC needs you to add your voice to a unified effort that is taking action now for our future. Every voice increases our profile and our ability to influence government leaders and affect change

Outdoor recreation accounts for 2.2% of GDP

You Are a Significant Contributor to the United States Economy

This is your opportunity to voice your opinions and concerns on the ways current issues may impact your business:

Tariffs are making manufacturing and importing motorcycle products more expensive. That either eats into your bottom line or you pass those costs along to your customers, which may result in lower sales. Congress needs to hear this directly from YOU.
The new Highway bill will provide funding for transportation infrastructure such as the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). RTP provides critical funding for trail development and maintenance, so our customers have places to ride our products. DC needs to know this is critical for our industry’s sustainability and growth so we can continue to grow our nearly $40 billion industry.
The new Highway bill will also fund infrastructure and research affecting our industry. Emerging autonomous vehicle technology must be able to recognize and react to motorcycles. Capitol Hill needs to understand why this matters to our industry and how they can ensure a safe riding environment for our customers.
Access to federal lands for recreational purposes is another important component of ensuring that our customers have quality riding opportunities. Land access means more riding and growth for our industry. This directly impacts your bottom line.

Raising the profile of our industry on the Hill results in increased awareness among lawmakers’ offices as we support legislation that benefits the industry and oppose legislation that harms the industry.