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An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act (Section 70303(b) of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 1, Public Law 119-21) Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a key RVDA legislative priority-the Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act. Section 70303(b) amends IRC 163(j)(9)(C) to extend the full floor-plan interest deduction to towable travel trailers and campers, aligning them with motorized RVs. The change corrects a long-standing inequity in the tax code that limited deductibility for most RV inventory, since towables represent nearly 85% of all RVs sold. Beginning with tax years after December 31, 2024, interest on floor-plan financing for qualifying towables will be fully deductible and excluded from the 30% business interest limitation. This RVDA-supported reform improves dealer liquidity, strengthens cash flow during periods of high interest rates, and represents a major federal win following years of industry advocacy.
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RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Following the enactment of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act in January 2025, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) initiated agency implementation efforts. RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has focused on working with ORR to coordinate with the U.S. Department of the Interior (via the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), the U.S. Forest Service (under the U.S. Department of Agriculture), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Office of Management and Budget to support modernizing recreation permitting, expanding digital fee collection, and developing unified outdoor recreation data systems to improve access to federal lands.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - this legislaton contained the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act language to correct the oversight in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that excluded RV Travel Trailers from full floorplan interest expense deductions. Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Lower Energy Costs Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - this legislaton contained the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act language to correct the oversight in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that excluded RV Travel Trailers from full floorplan interest expense deductions. Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - this legislaton contained the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act language to correct the oversight in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that excluded RV Travel Trailers from full floorplan interest expense deductions. Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
EXPLORE Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
EXPLORE Act (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act) - Legislative Summary The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) is a bipartisan, comprehensive outdoor recreation package designed to improve access to and infrastructure on public lands and waters. The legislation includes provisions to modernize campground facilities, streamline recreational permitting processes, expand digital tools for visitors, support underserved and veteran communities, and invest in sustainable recreation-based economic development in gateway communities. The EXPLORE Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). It passed the House with unanimous support in April 2024 and was approved by the Senate in December 2024. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-234. This law represents a major legislative achievement for the outdoor recreation sector, enhancing public access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure resilience across the nations federal land systems.
EXPLORE Act
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EXPLORE Act (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act) - Legislative Summary The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) is a bipartisan, comprehensive outdoor recreation package designed to improve access to and infrastructure on public lands and waters. The legislation includes provisions to modernize campground facilities, streamline recreational permitting processes, expand digital tools for visitors, support underserved and veteran communities, and invest in sustainable recreation-based economic development in gateway communities. The EXPLORE Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). It passed the House with unanimous support in April 2024 and was approved by the Senate in December 2024. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-234. This law represents a major legislative achievement for the outdoor recreation sector, enhancing public access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure resilience across the nations federal land systems.
Students Helping Young Students Act of 2023
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) -- which includes RVDA -- supports the Americas Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) S.183, which was reintroduced in the 118th Congress with strong bipartisan support. RVDA urges swift approval of this bill so that many more Americans can enjoy outdoor spaces and their associated benefits to health and wellness. This legislation would implement policy changes and encourage private investment in public land infrastructure. Benefits include: increasing the number of EV charging stations so our customers who are buying Ford Lighting, RIVIAN, and other electric tow vehicles are able travel without range anxiety -- modernize permitting that recreation infrastructure projects can be completed more quickly -- provide broadband capacity in front country areas of public lands to aid visitors and improve safety -- encourage public-private partnerships to renovate and expand campgrounds on public lands.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
RVDA supports reintroduction of the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (2021-22 Session H.R. 3552) to fix a provision in the tax code so all types of RVs, including travel trailers, are treated equally. The bill has the strong support of RVDA and RVIA. These made-in-America products will play a vital role in our economic recovery, but one provision in the tax code is putting certain RVs at a disadvantage by not allowing floorplan interest deduction for campers/trailers. This commonsense bill would fix that by restoring tax parity so all types of RVs - including travel trailers and campers - are treated equally. This correction fixes an oversight that was made when Congress enacted like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
HR 2171 and S 905 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce: The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act would expand eligible uses of tax-favorable 529 savings plans to cover costs associated with workforce training and credentialing programs. The legislation would also enable 529 plan beneficiaries to use their funds to pay for examinations necessary to obtain and maintain recognized private professional certifications and other credentials. Now, only costs related to attending colleges, universities, vocational schools, registered apprenticeship programs, K-12 private tuition, or other post-secondary institutions are eligible 529 expenses. The REBUILD Skills Act would create a federally funded Career Rebuilding Scholarship Fund, administered by approved certification organizations and worker training programs, to distribute scholarships to eligible individuals who incur covered expenses to take certification exams or enroll in a training program. Funds would cover up to the lesser of 95% or $3,000 of a program. This bill would also create a federal directory of approved, legitimate training and certification programs that could benefit all American workers and not just individuals eligible for scholarships. Eligible individuals include: -Any workers displaced from their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; -Military members who rolled out/are rolling out of service during the pandemic; and -Spouses of military members who rolled out/are rolling out of service.
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Recreation Not Red Tape S1874 The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act will improve the experiences of these RVers by making recreation a priority on federal lands, improving recreational access, and removing unnecessary barriers so all Americans can enjoy outdoor recreation experiences. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
PART Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Prevent Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act, introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore). This bill would assist law enforcement in their efforts to thwart rising catalytic converter theft by providing a national framework that would mark catalytic converters, establish federal criminal penalties, and create a more transparent market that deters its theft. This is a similar bill to H.R. 6394 which RVDA also supports. Motor Vehicle Dealer Trade Regulation Rule - FTC NPRM. RVDA submitted comments pointing out problems and inconsistencies in the proposed FTC rule.
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
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Recreation Not Red Tape S1874 The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act will improve the experiences of these RVers by making recreation a priority on federal lands, improving recreational access, and removing unnecessary barriers so all Americans can enjoy outdoor recreation experiences. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3266 - Outdoor Recreation Act This bill provides for additional recreation opportunities and facilitates greater access to federal public lands. If the public does not need to obtain a permit or reservation to access an existing picnic area, neither the Department of the Interior nor the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may require an outfitter or guide serving fewer than 40 clients to obtain a permit to access that site. Interior and USDA shall construct and designate shooting ranges on National Forest System land and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management for the public to use for recreational target shooting. Interior and the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Rural Utilities Service to install or construct broadband internet infrastructure at recreation sites on federal land. The Bureau of Reclamation shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to conduct inspections and decontamination of watercraft in reservoirs operated and maintained by Interior, including to purchase and operate a watercraft inspection and decontamination station. Interior and USDA shall establish a pilot program under which Interior or USDA may enter into an agreement with a private entity providing for capital improvements (including the construction of structures and improvements), management, and maintenance by the private entity of a campground on federal land.
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3266 - Outdoor Recreation Act This bill provides for additional recreation opportunities and facilitates greater access to federal public lands. If the public does not need to obtain a permit or reservation to access an existing picnic area, neither the Department of the Interior nor the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may require an outfitter or guide serving fewer than 40 clients to obtain a permit to access that site. Interior and USDA shall construct and designate shooting ranges on National Forest System land and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management for the public to use for recreational target shooting. Interior and the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Rural Utilities Service to install or construct broadband internet infrastructure at recreation sites on federal land. The Bureau of Reclamation shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to conduct inspections and decontamination of watercraft in reservoirs operated and maintained by Interior, including to purchase and operate a watercraft inspection and decontamination station. Interior and USDA shall establish a pilot program under which Interior or USDA may enter into an agreement with a private entity providing for capital improvements (including the construction of structures and improvements), management, and maintenance by the private entity of a campground on federal land.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
HR 2171 and S 905 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce: The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act would expand eligible uses of tax-favorable 529 savings plans to cover costs associated with workforce training and credentialing programs. The legislation would also enable 529 plan beneficiaries to use their funds to pay for examinations necessary to obtain and maintain recognized private professional certifications and other credentials. Now, only costs related to attending colleges, universities, vocational schools, registered apprenticeship programs, K-12 private tuition, or other post-secondary institutions are eligible 529 expenses. The REBUILD Skills Act would create a federally funded Career Rebuilding Scholarship Fund, administered by approved certification organizations and worker training programs, to distribute scholarships to eligible individuals who incur covered expenses to take certification exams or enroll in a training program. Funds would cover up to the lesser of 95% or $3,000 of a program. This bill would also create a federal directory of approved, legitimate training and certification programs that could benefit all American workers and not just individuals eligible for scholarships. Eligible individuals include: -Any workers displaced from their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; -Military members who rolled out/are rolling out of service during the pandemic; and -Spouses of military members who rolled out/are rolling out of service.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress. Opposition to New Tax Information Reporting Proposal RVDA signed onto a letter with 100+ other national associations to express our strong opposition to the proposed new tax information reporting regime as described by the Department of Treasury, that would impact almost every American who has an account at a financial institution. The proposal will require providers of financial services to track and submit to the IRS information on the inflows and outflows of every account above a de minimis threshold of $600 during the year. Intended to help the IRS target wealthy tax dodgers, the unintended consequence is the overly broad proposal will directly impact almost every American and small business with an account at a financial institution. This proposal would create serious financial privacy concerns, increase tax preparation costs for individuals and small businesses, and create significant operational challenges for financial institutions. While recent proposals suggest that increasing the de minimis threshold to $10,000 is less objectionable, this is a flawed assumption and will not significantly reduce the scale of this new IRS program.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress.
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Americas Outdoor Recreation Act S 3266 With 11.2 million households now owning an RV and a growing number of renters, the demand for camping has reached a critical level. Without safe and adequate campgrounds, we severely hamper the $140 billion American-made RV industry. To address unprecedented demand, its imperative that we work together to sustainably modernize and expand campgrounds across the country. The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act of 2020 was an important first step towards acknowledging the importance of outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy and Americans health by addressing longstanding maintenance backlogs negatively impacting public lands, including campgrounds that RVers rely on every day. The bipartisan Americas Outdoor Recreation Act expands upon GAOA by providing additional tools to directly address RV industry and outdoor recreation needs by: Providing technical and financial assistance to gateway community campgrounds to help respond to unprecedented demand. Extending public land shoulder seasons to allow people to enjoy parks and campgrounds longer, while spreading out visitation. Bringing much-needed broadband/Wi-Fi to front country sites for public safety and visitor needs. Establishing pilot programs to utilize industry expertise to repair and modernize campgrounds on federal lands. These partnerships are proven ways to create jobs and help strained federal land agencies sustainably reopen, operate, and modernize campgrounds across the country.
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Americas Outdoor Recreation Act S 3266 With 11.2 million households now owning an RV and a growing number of renters, the demand for camping has reached a critical level. Without safe and adequate campgrounds, we severely hamper the $140 billion American-made RV industry. To address unprecedented demand, its imperative that we work together to sustainably modernize and expand campgrounds across the country. The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act of 2020 was an important first step towards acknowledging the importance of outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy and Americans health by addressing longstanding maintenance backlogs negatively impacting public lands, including campgrounds that RVers rely on every day. The bipartisan Americas Outdoor Recreation Act expands upon GAOA by providing additional tools to directly address RV industry and outdoor recreation needs by: Providing technical and financial assistance to gateway community campgrounds to help respond to unprecedented demand. Extending public land shoulder seasons to allow people to enjoy parks and campgrounds longer, while spreading out visitation. Bringing much-needed broadband/Wi-Fi to front country sites for public safety and visitor needs. Establishing pilot programs to utilize industry expertise to repair and modernize campgrounds on federal lands. These partnerships are proven ways to create jobs and help strained federal land agencies sustainably reopen, operate, and modernize campgrounds across the country.
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act.
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress. Opposition to New Tax Information Reporting Proposal RVDA signed onto a letter with 100+ other national associations to express our strong opposition to the proposed new tax information reporting regime as described by the Department of Treasury, that would impact almost every American who has an account at a financial institution. The proposal will require providers of financial services to track and submit to the IRS information on the inflows and outflows of every account above a de minimis threshold of $600 during the year. Intended to help the IRS target wealthy tax dodgers, the unintended consequence is the overly broad proposal will directly impact almost every American and small business with an account at a financial institution. This proposal would create serious financial privacy concerns, increase tax preparation costs for individuals and small businesses, and create significant operational challenges for financial institutions. While recent proposals suggest that increasing the de minimis threshold to $10,000 is less objectionable, this is a flawed assumption and will not significantly reduce the scale of this new IRS program.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress. Opposition to New Tax Information Reporting Proposal RVDA signed onto a letter with 100+ other national associations to express our strong opposition to the proposed new tax information reporting regime as described by the Department of Treasury, that would impact almost every American who has an account at a financial institution. The proposal will require providers of financial services to track and submit to the IRS information on the inflows and outflows of every account above a de minimis threshold of $600 during the year. Intended to help the IRS target wealthy tax dodgers, the unintended consequence is the overly broad proposal will directly impact almost every American and small business with an account at a financial institution. This proposal would create serious financial privacy concerns, increase tax preparation costs for individuals and small businesses, and create significant operational challenges for financial institutions. While recent proposals suggest that increasing the de minimis threshold to $10,000 is less objectionable, this is a flawed assumption and will not significantly reduce the scale of this new IRS program.
Great American Outdoors Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
Great American Outdoors Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
The Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612. Legislation introduced in the Senate would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The House bill, called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010, extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the time PPP recipients have to spend their funds. The measure also lowers to 60% from 75% the portion of PPP funds borrowers must spend on payroll costs to qualify for full loan forgiveness. That change would allow borrowers to direct more funds to costs such as rent and utilities
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
The Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612. Legislation introduced in the Senate would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The House bill, called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010, extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the time PPP recipients have to spend their funds. The measure also lowers to 60% from 75% the portion of PPP funds borrowers must spend on payroll costs to qualify for full loan forgiveness. That change would allow borrowers to direct more funds to costs such as rent and utilities
Great American Outdoors Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
Great American Outdoors Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility. Companion Bill S. 1543 would reinstate the full tax deductibility of RV floorplan loan interest for travel trailer dealers with annual sales in excess of $25 million.
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
The Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612. Legislation introduced in the Senate would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The House bill, called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010, extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the time PPP recipients have to spend their funds. The measure also lowers to 60% from 75% the portion of PPP funds borrowers must spend on payroll costs to qualify for full loan forgiveness. That change would allow borrowers to direct more funds to costs such as rent and utilities
Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
The Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612. Legislation introduced in the Senate would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The House bill, called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010, extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the time PPP recipients have to spend their funds. The measure also lowers to 60% from 75% the portion of PPP funds borrowers must spend on payroll costs to qualify for full loan forgiveness. That change would allow borrowers to direct more funds to costs such as rent and utilities
A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
SOAR Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility. Companion Bill S. 1543 would reinstate the full tax deductibility of RV floorplan loan interest for travel trailer dealers with annual sales in excess of $25 million.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility. Companion Bill S. 1543 would reinstate the full tax deductibility of RV floorplan loan interest for travel trailer dealers with annual sales in excess of $25 million.
SOAR Act
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Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Inadequate federal campgrounds and deteriorating or closed roads, bridges and facilities negatively impact visitor experiences and RVers in particular. To address these issues, Congress must address the $11.6 billion maintenance backlog in our National Parks-and that is just what the Restore Our Parks Act (S.3172) and the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R.6510) will do. These bipartisan bills offer a solution to modernize and update our National Parks, including campgrounds.
Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Correction Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2017's tax reform bill provided much needed relief for small businesses; however, a last minute definition change in one section of the bill unintentionally resulted in effectively removing travel trailers from the definition of motor vehicle for the purposes of floor plan financing interest deductibility. Made during the House-Senate conference, this change unintentionally disadvantaged the RV travel trailer industry, by limiting the deductibility of the RV trailer dealers floor-plan costs. New legislation, the Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Corrections Act (H.R.6969), has been introduced to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility. Contact your Congress members and urge them to support the legislation.
Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Correction Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Last years tax reform bill provided much needed relief for small businesses; however, a last minute definition change in one section of the bill unintentionally resulted in effectively removing travel trailers from the definition of motor vehicle for the purposes of floor plan financing interest deductibility. Made during the House-Senate conference, this change unintentionally disadvantaged the RV travel trailer industry, by limiting the deductibility of the RV trailer dealers floor-plan costs. New legislation, the Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Corrections Act (H.R.6969), has been introduced to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility. Contact your Congress members and urge them to support the legislation.
Recreation Not Red-Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
The bipartisan Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (S. 1633) will improve the outdoor recreation experiences of RVers nationwide. Heres why: RVers increasingly face overcrowding and reduced access to federal lands. Outdoor recreation is the number one driver of economic activity on federal lands and many rural communities and the U.S. economy greatly benefit from the outdoor recreation industry. The RNR Act will make recreation a priority on federal lands by removing barriers to outdoor recreation experiences and make it easier for more Americans and international visitors to enjoy Americas public lands and waters. Of interest to the RV industry, this bill extends the recreation season to help with campground overcrowding and promote healthy recreation experiences.
Restore Our Parks Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Inadequate federal campgrounds and deteriorating or closed roads, bridges and facilities negatively impact visitor experiences and RVers in particular. To address these issues, Congress must address the $11.6 billion maintenance backlog in our National Parks-and that is just what the Restore Our Parks Act (S.3172) and the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R.6510) will do. These bipartisan bills offer a solution to modernize and update our National Parks, including campgrounds.
National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Participated in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Hill visits to push for the.S 751 - National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 and HR 2584 to Amend Title 54 USC, to establish, fund and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Participated in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Hill visits to push for the.S 751 - National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 and HR 2584 to Amend Title 54 USC, to establish, fund and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
Recreation Not Red Tape Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Cosigned many letters along with other association members of the Outdoor Recreation Industries Round-table to Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Interior, Dept. of Commerce supporting HR 3400 Recreation, Not Red Tape. Meetings with Department of Interior officials on October 06, 2017, and meetings with Department of Commerce on Oct 23rd.
National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Participated in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Hill visits to push for the.S 751 - National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 and HR 2584 to Amend Title 54 USC, to establish, fund and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Participated in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Hill visits to push for the.S 751 - National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 and HR 2584 to Amend Title 54 USC, to establish, fund and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act
Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act
Client: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA · Firm: RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act: Lobbying Senate to encourage support for redoing improper CFPB guidance and to start over and comply with the Administrative Procedures Act for their guidance.
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act (Section 70303(b) of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 1, Public Law 119-21) Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a key RVDA legislative priority-the Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act. Section 70303(b) amends IRC 163(j)(9)(C) to extend the full floor-plan interest deduction to towable travel trailers and campers, aligning them with motorized RVs. The change corrects a long-standing inequity in the tax code that limited deductibility for most RV inventory, since towables represent nearly 85% of all RVs sold. Beginning with tax years after December 31, 2024, interest on floor-plan financing for qualifying towables will be fully deductible and excluded from the 30% business interest limitation. This RVDA-supported reform improves dealer liquidity, strengthens cash flow during periods of high interest rates, and represents a major federal win following years of industry advocacy.
Following the enactment of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act in January 2025, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) initiated agency implementation efforts. RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has focused on working with ORR to coordinate with the U.S. Department of the Interior (via the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), the U.S. Forest Service (under the U.S. Department of Agriculture), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Office of Management and Budget to support modernizing recreation permitting, expanding digital fee collection, and developing unified outdoor recreation data systems to improve access to federal lands.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - this legislaton contained the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act language to correct the oversight in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that excluded RV Travel Trailers from full floorplan interest expense deductions. Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
EXPLORE Act (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act) - Legislative Summary The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) is a bipartisan, comprehensive outdoor recreation package designed to improve access to and infrastructure on public lands and waters. The legislation includes provisions to modernize campground facilities, streamline recreational permitting processes, expand digital tools for visitors, support underserved and veteran communities, and invest in sustainable recreation-based economic development in gateway communities. The EXPLORE Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). It passed the House with unanimous support in April 2024 and was approved by the Senate in December 2024. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-234. This law represents a major legislative achievement for the outdoor recreation sector, enhancing public access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure resilience across the nations federal land systems.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts. H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
EXPLORE Act (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act) - Legislative Summary The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) is a bipartisan, comprehensive outdoor recreation package designed to improve access to and infrastructure on public lands and waters. The legislation includes provisions to modernize campground facilities, streamline recreational permitting processes, expand digital tools for visitors, support underserved and veteran communities, and invest in sustainable recreation-based economic development in gateway communities. The EXPLORE Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). It passed the House with unanimous support in April 2024 and was approved by the Senate in December 2024. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-234. This law represents a major legislative achievement for the outdoor recreation sector, enhancing public access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure resilience across the nations federal land systems.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · fourth_quarter · 4A
The EXPLORE Act The EXPLORE Act is bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that Americans continue to enjoy the benefits of recreating outdoors for generations to come. The act will improve and modernize recreation infrastructure on public lands to support everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, including the growing number of RV travelers. Bill sponsors Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), this legislation will provide federal agencies with new tools they need to address recreation management and help more Americans reap the benefits of time spent outside, all while protecting the precious public lands and waters that make it all possible.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced a companion bill, S.3345 Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 & S. 3345- the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced a companion bill, S.3345 Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 & S. 3345- the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
The EXPLORE Act The EXPLORE Act is bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that Americans continue to enjoy the benefits of recreating outdoors for generations to come. The act will improve and modernize recreation infrastructure on public lands to support everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, including the growing number of RV travelers. Bill sponsors Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), this legislation will provide federal agencies with new tools they need to address recreation management and help more Americans reap the benefits of time spent outside, all while protecting the precious public lands and waters that make it all possible.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced a companion bill, S.3345 Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
The EXPLORE Act The EXPLORE Act is bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that Americans continue to enjoy the benefits of recreating outdoors for generations to come. The act will improve and modernize recreation infrastructure on public lands to support everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, including the growing number of RV travelers. Bill sponsors Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), this legislation will provide federal agencies with new tools they need to address recreation management and help more Americans reap the benefits of time spent outside, all while protecting the precious public lands and waters that make it all possible.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced a companion bill, S.3345 Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Senate Bill 873 - America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. A bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes. RV consumers rely on federal infrastructure for safe and enjoyable experiences, but deteriorating and inadequate campgrounds, roads, bridges, water systems, and other utilities reduce enjoyment and add safety concerns. Campgrounds are experiencing record demand across the country, and visitors expect our federal campgrounds to be safe, accessible and have adequate modern amenities. We ask Congress to continue to fully fund vital outdoor recreation programs and encourage federal land agencies to utilize the Great American Outdoors Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to implement infrastructure improvements on public lands, including campground modernization and expansion.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 & S. 3345- the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Senate Bill 873 - America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. A bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes. RV consumers rely on federal infrastructure for safe and enjoyable experiences, but deteriorating and inadequate campgrounds, roads, bridges, water systems, and other utilities reduce enjoyment and add safety concerns. Campgrounds are experiencing record demand across the country, and visitors expect our federal campgrounds to be safe, accessible and have adequate modern amenities. We ask Congress to continue to fully fund vital outdoor recreation programs and encourage federal land agencies to utilize the Great American Outdoors Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to implement infrastructure improvements on public lands, including campground modernization and expansion.
The RV industry relies on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), the longest-running U.S. trade preference program, to import key product inputs duty-free. Since the program lapsed at the end of 2020, the RV industry has paid an estimated $1.5 million in duties each month. The most important of these lapsed duty-free goods is Indonesian Lauan, a type of thin, strong, and moisture-resistant plywood. Lauan is not domestically grown and no domestic substitute exists. The ASK is to retroactively reauthorize the GSP program with a six-year or longer renewal term and support the inclusion of all Indonesian lauan in the program.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
RVDA supports reintroduction of the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (2021-22 Session H.R. 3552) to fix a provision in the tax code so all types of RVs, including travel trailers, are treated equally. The bill has the strong support of RVDA and RVIA. These made-in-America products will play a vital role in our economic recovery, but one provision in the tax code is putting certain RVs at a disadvantage by not allowing floorplan interest deduction for campers/trailers. This commonsense bill would fix that by restoring tax parity so all types of RVs - including travel trailers and campers - are treated equally. This correction fixes an oversight that was made when Congress enacted like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) -- which includes RVDA -- supports the Americas Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) S.183, which was reintroduced in the 118th Congress with strong bipartisan support. RVDA urges swift approval of this bill so that many more Americans can enjoy outdoor spaces and their associated benefits to health and wellness. This legislation would implement policy changes and encourage private investment in public land infrastructure. Benefits include: increasing the number of EV charging stations so our customers who are buying Ford Lighting, RIVIAN, and other electric tow vehicles are able travel without range anxiety -- modernize permitting that recreation infrastructure projects can be completed more quickly -- provide broadband capacity in front country areas of public lands to aid visitors and improve safety -- encourage public-private partnerships to renovate and expand campgrounds on public lands.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Americas Outdoor Recreation Act S 3266 With 11.2 million households now owning an RV and a growing number of renters, the demand for camping has reached a critical level. Without safe and adequate campgrounds, we severely hamper the $140 billion American-made RV industry. To address unprecedented demand, its imperative that we work together to sustainably modernize and expand campgrounds across the country. The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act of 2020 was an important first step towards acknowledging the importance of outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy and Americans health by addressing longstanding maintenance backlogs negatively impacting public lands, including campgrounds that RVers rely on every day. The bipartisan Americas Outdoor Recreation Act expands upon GAOA by providing additional tools to directly address RV industry and outdoor recreation needs by: Providing technical and financial assistance to gateway community campgrounds to help respond to unprecedented demand. Extending public land shoulder seasons to allow people to enjoy parks and campgrounds longer, while spreading out visitation. Bringing much-needed broadband/Wi-Fi to front country sites for public safety and visitor needs. Establishing pilot programs to utilize industry expertise to repair and modernize campgrounds on federal lands. These partnerships are proven ways to create jobs and help strained federal land agencies sustainably reopen, operate, and modernize campgrounds across the country.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Americas Outdoor Recreation Act S 3266 With 11.2 million households now owning an RV and a growing number of renters, the demand for camping has reached a critical level. Without safe and adequate campgrounds, we severely hamper the $140 billion American-made RV industry. To address unprecedented demand, its imperative that we work together to sustainably modernize and expand campgrounds across the country. The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act of 2020 was an important first step towards acknowledging the importance of outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy and Americans health by addressing longstanding maintenance backlogs negatively impacting public lands, including campgrounds that RVers rely on every day. The bipartisan Americas Outdoor Recreation Act expands upon GAOA by providing additional tools to directly address RV industry and outdoor recreation needs by: Providing technical and financial assistance to gateway community campgrounds to help respond to unprecedented demand. Extending public land shoulder seasons to allow people to enjoy parks and campgrounds longer, while spreading out visitation. Bringing much-needed broadband/Wi-Fi to front country sites for public safety and visitor needs. Establishing pilot programs to utilize industry expertise to repair and modernize campgrounds on federal lands. These partnerships are proven ways to create jobs and help strained federal land agencies sustainably reopen, operate, and modernize campgrounds across the country.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Recreation Not Red Tape S1874 The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act will improve the experiences of these RVers by making recreation a priority on federal lands, improving recreational access, and removing unnecessary barriers so all Americans can enjoy outdoor recreation experiences. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress. Opposition to New Tax Information Reporting Proposal RVDA signed onto a letter with 100+ other national associations to express our strong opposition to the proposed new tax information reporting regime as described by the Department of Treasury, that would impact almost every American who has an account at a financial institution. The proposal will require providers of financial services to track and submit to the IRS information on the inflows and outflows of every account above a de minimis threshold of $600 during the year. Intended to help the IRS target wealthy tax dodgers, the unintended consequence is the overly broad proposal will directly impact almost every American and small business with an account at a financial institution. This proposal would create serious financial privacy concerns, increase tax preparation costs for individuals and small businesses, and create significant operational challenges for financial institutions. While recent proposals suggest that increasing the de minimis threshold to $10,000 is less objectionable, this is a flawed assumption and will not significantly reduce the scale of this new IRS program.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress. Opposition to New Tax Information Reporting Proposal RVDA signed onto a letter with 100+ other national associations to express our strong opposition to the proposed new tax information reporting regime as described by the Department of Treasury, that would impact almost every American who has an account at a financial institution. The proposal will require providers of financial services to track and submit to the IRS information on the inflows and outflows of every account above a de minimis threshold of $600 during the year. Intended to help the IRS target wealthy tax dodgers, the unintended consequence is the overly broad proposal will directly impact almost every American and small business with an account at a financial institution. This proposal would create serious financial privacy concerns, increase tax preparation costs for individuals and small businesses, and create significant operational challenges for financial institutions. While recent proposals suggest that increasing the de minimis threshold to $10,000 is less objectionable, this is a flawed assumption and will not significantly reduce the scale of this new IRS program.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act (H.R. 3670). This important legislation is strongly supported by RVDA. The industry feels a sense of urgency behind moving this bill that will help ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector while helping to manage overcrowding at some recreation locations, as well as guarantee relief for businesses and communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and those struggling with the impacts of climate change. The SOAR Act is a pillar piece of bicameral and bipartisan recreation legislation, and strongly RVDA encourages its passage and timely consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress. Opposition to New Tax Information Reporting Proposal RVDA signed onto a letter with 100+ other national associations to express our strong opposition to the proposed new tax information reporting regime as described by the Department of Treasury, that would impact almost every American who has an account at a financial institution. The proposal will require providers of financial services to track and submit to the IRS information on the inflows and outflows of every account above a de minimis threshold of $600 during the year. Intended to help the IRS target wealthy tax dodgers, the unintended consequence is the overly broad proposal will directly impact almost every American and small business with an account at a financial institution. This proposal would create serious financial privacy concerns, increase tax preparation costs for individuals and small businesses, and create significant operational challenges for financial institutions. While recent proposals suggest that increasing the de minimis threshold to $10,000 is less objectionable, this is a flawed assumption and will not significantly reduce the scale of this new IRS program.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4300 (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act.
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Wrote letters to the House and Senate asking them to pass legislation fixing the IRS' determination that certain business expenses funded by the PPP loans are not deductible. Also wrote to the IRS and Treasury asking them to consider extraordinary relief for RV dealers who maintain a LIFO reserve for their wholesale inventory and parts. Due to trade issues, the RV manufacturer supply chain has been disrupted, leaving RV dealers with inventories down 60 - 90% from their traditional levels, which will result in a LIFO Recapture which will cause dealers to pay higher than anticipated taxes.
Wrote letters to Senate and House asking for additional leniency for small businesses who took PPP loans by having a one-page form, and to automatically forgive loans under $150K. Also asked for additional protections for small businesses from Covid-exposure liability and to be more flexible on how the money can be spent so as to help with upgraded computer systems, installing Covid protections, etc...
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Paycheck Protection Act and subsequent amendments to increase the flexibility of the PPP program. HR 266; HR 7010; S 4116; To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program to defer payroll taxes
The Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612. Legislation introduced in the Senate would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The House bill, called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010, extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the time PPP recipients have to spend their funds. The measure also lowers to 60% from 75% the portion of PPP funds borrowers must spend on payroll costs to qualify for full loan forgiveness. That change would allow borrowers to direct more funds to costs such as rent and utilities
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), (S. 1967) Simplifying Outodoor Access for Recreation Act (S. 1665) (SOAR Act) The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act expands access to outdoor experiences by improving outfitter and guide permitting systems. This legislation simplifies processes, increases flexibility in allowed activities, improves fee collection procedures and much more. All these provisions supported by members of the outdoor industry and conservation community will positively impact a wide range of organizations that deliver facilitated recreation experiences, including for-profit and non-profit guides and outfitters, university recreation programs and volunteer-based clubs. USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility. Companion Bill S. 1543 would reinstate the full tax deductibility of RV floorplan loan interest for travel trailer dealers with annual sales in excess of $25 million.
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (H.R. 3458) and Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (H.R. 3879), USDA Forest Service NEPA Rule The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands across 44 states and territories. These public lands amount to approximately 30 percent of all federally owned lands and comprise approximately 8 percent of the land area in the United States. Forest Service infrastructure consists of a variety of diverse assets that include over 370,000 miles of roads, 13,400 road and trail bridges, 159,000 miles of trails, 1,700 dams and reservoirs, 1,500 communication sites, 40,000 facilities and 27,000 recreation sites. More than $5.2 billion in infrastructure repairs and maintenance have been postponed year-over- year, otherwise known as, deferred maintenance. oTransportation Infrastructure: $3.7 billion (includes all roads, trails, bridges, and tunnels) oAll other facilities: $1.5 billion (Includes buildings, housing, campgrounds, dams, waste water systems, water systems, utility systems, parking areas, marinas, aviation hangars, airfield pavements, towers, interpretive sites)
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility
Restore Our Parks Act - Senate 500 & Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act - House 1225 Support the American-made RV industry and help grow rural prosperity by advocating for increased federal investment in campground modernization and expansion on public lands. Encourages federal land agencies to utilize volunteers, partnerships, and concessioners more frequently to help address this need. Lobbying House and Senate and the Joint Tax Committee to take a look at the harm caused to RV Travel Trailer dealers due to inconsistent exemptions between motorhome and travel trailer dealers caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Looking to correct the inequality by having bipartisan
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Unrelated Business Income Tax on Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits in Section 512(a)(7)Tax-exempt organizations have limited resources to devote to their missions and need your immediate leadership to provide relief from a significant new tax burden created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Without swift action, these tax-exempt entities upon which Americans rely will be forced to divert their time and resources away from their missions to calculate and then pay the new 21-percent unrelated business income tax (UBIT) the TCJA imposed on qualified transportation and parking benefits that tax-exempt groups provide to their employees. Not only do these organizations now have to pay a hefty tax on these benefits, but they must put a value on the benefit offerings as well, which can be difficult when there is no clearly defined valuation method. Although the IRS issued some interim guidance in late 2018, it is incomplete and raises more questions for tax-exempt organizations that struggle to comply. Also Lobbying House and Senate and the Joint Tax Committee to take a look at the harm caused to RV Travel Trailer dealers due to inconsistent exemptions between motorhome and travel trailer dealers caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Looking to correct the inequality by having bipartisan
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
2017's tax reform bill provided much needed relief for small businesses; however, a last minute definition change in one section of the bill unintentionally resulted in effectively removing travel trailers from the definition of motor vehicle for the purposes of floor plan financing interest deductibility. Made during the House-Senate conference, this change unintentionally disadvantaged the RV travel trailer industry, by limiting the deductibility of the RV trailer dealers floor-plan costs. New legislation, the Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Corrections Act (H.R.6969), has been introduced to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility. Contact your Congress members and urge them to support the legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Last years tax reform bill provided much needed relief for small businesses; however, a last minute definition change in one section of the bill unintentionally resulted in effectively removing travel trailers from the definition of motor vehicle for the purposes of floor plan financing interest deductibility. Made during the House-Senate conference, this change unintentionally disadvantaged the RV travel trailer industry, by limiting the deductibility of the RV trailer dealers floor-plan costs. New legislation, the Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Corrections Act (H.R.6969), has been introduced to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility. Contact your Congress members and urge them to support the legislation.
Inadequate federal campgrounds and deteriorating or closed roads, bridges and facilities negatively impact visitor experiences and RVers in particular. To address these issues, Congress must address the $11.6 billion maintenance backlog in our National Parks-and that is just what the Restore Our Parks Act (S.3172) and the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R.6510) will do. These bipartisan bills offer a solution to modernize and update our National Parks, including campgrounds.
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied several offices to continue to further fund BEA's Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account to establish the economic impact of Outdoor Recreation on GDP. Push the Recreation, Not Red Tape act to streamline the ability for government and businesses to modernize access to National Parks. National Park Restoration Act to fund National Park infrastructure.
Lobbied several offices to continue to further fund BEA's Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account to establish the economic impact of Outdoor Recreation on GDP. Push the Recreation, Not Red Tape act to streamline the ability for government and businesses to modernize access to National Parks. National Park Restoration Act to fund National Park infrastructure.
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions with ORIR Coalition and comment submissions regarding the National Park's Peak Season fee changes as to the amount and appropriateness for changing the way national park fees are collected.
Conference Calls and meetings with FEMA officials to determine their need for recreational vehicles to house hurricane disaster victims. Emphasized the need for FEMA to purchase through existing licensed RV dealers in the state, to expand their definition of acceptable inventory to obtain what is already commercially available, and the need for units to be properly prepared and checked before being installed as temporary housing. Also held discussions regarding Puerto Rico disaster and Wildfires in California and RVs as possible emergency housing.
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Met with Secretary of the Interior, Zinke to discuss the need to prioritize infrastructure and private / public investments in National Parks. Ask was to commit to increase access and enjoyment for national park visitors.
Met with FEMA officials to determine their need for recreational vehicles to house hurricane disaster victims. Emphasized the need for FEMA to purchase through existing licensed RV dealers in the state, to expand their definition of acceptable inventory to obtain what is already commercially available, and the need for units to be properly prepared and checked before being installed as temporary housing.
Filing targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Participated in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Hill visits to push for the.S 751 - National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 and HR 2584 to Amend Title 54 USC, to establish, fund and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
Participated in the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association's Hill visits to push for the.S 751 - National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017 and HR 2584 to Amend Title 54 USC, to establish, fund and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Attended industry meetings that discussed incoming Department of Interior nominees and other heads of federal agencies overseeing federal lands, fisheries, national parks, infrastructure. Helped to develop outdoor industry position papers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act. Lobbying Congressional staff on H.R. 4665 Outdoor REC Act of 2016, and S 2219 Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2015.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA via RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
2016 · first_quarter · 1A
S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act: Lobbying Senate to encourage support for redoing improper CFPB guidance and to start over and comply with the Administrative Procedures Act for their guidance.
Lobbying Senate staff and Senator to support legislation to repeal unjustified CFPB burden on dealer arranged financing and to restart the process. S. 2663: Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act
Filing targets: SENATE
President Biden signed the bipartisan EXPLORE Act into law on January 4, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first-ever legislative package focused on outdoor recreation. The Act supports local and national economies, enhances access to outdoor spaces-especially for underserved communities-and modernizes policies to strengthen recreation businesses, all without taxpayer cost. Key Highlights: Economic Impact: Builds on the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, advancing the progress of the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020. Access and Equity: Improves infrastructure and expands outdoor opportunities, prioritizing accessibility for underserved communities. Industry Growth: Bolsters recreation-focused businesses that connect people to nature, fostering sustainable innovation. Why It Matters: The EXPLORE Act strengthens the outdoor recreation economy while ensuring equitable and sustainable access to nature for all Americans. This legislation sets the stage for continued growth in the industry and reflects the success of collaborative advocacy efforts. Advocacy Efforts: The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) played a critical role in promoting and shaping the Act, working with Congress and industry partners to secure this transformative policy change.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 & S. 3345- the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The EXPLORE Act The EXPLORE Act is bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that Americans continue to enjoy the benefits of recreating outdoors for generations to come. The act will improve and modernize recreation infrastructure on public lands to support everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, including the growing number of RV travelers. Bill sponsors Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), this legislation will provide federal agencies with new tools they need to address recreation management and help more Americans reap the benefits of time spent outside, all while protecting the precious public lands and waters that make it all possible.
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) have introduced a companion bill, S.3345 Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 & S. 3345- the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 & S. 3345- the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Senate Bill 873 - America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. A bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes. RV consumers rely on federal infrastructure for safe and enjoyable experiences, but deteriorating and inadequate campgrounds, roads, bridges, water systems, and other utilities reduce enjoyment and add safety concerns. Campgrounds are experiencing record demand across the country, and visitors expect our federal campgrounds to be safe, accessible and have adequate modern amenities. We ask Congress to continue to fully fund vital outdoor recreation programs and encourage federal land agencies to utilize the Great American Outdoors Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to implement infrastructure improvements on public lands, including campground modernization and expansion.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RVDA supports H.R. 3624 - the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act. Current disparity: Under the current law, the tax exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes, leaving RV travel trailers at a disadvantage. While motorhome interest remains fully deductible, travel trailers are now limited to a 30 percent deduction for dealers with $25 million in annual sales. This exclusion affects approximately 85% of RVs sold, which are non-motorized travel trailers, creating an unfair and complicated accounting situation for RV dealers. Impact on dealers: According the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 550 U.S. RV dealers with more than 25,000 employees are impacted by this disparity. In 2023, its estimated that these dealers will pay an additional $100 million in taxes due to the inventory interest deduction limitation. This puts these dealers at a competitive disadvantage compared to other recreation equipment dealers, such as powersports and marine dealers, who can fully deduct interest on their inventory floor plans. Impact on consumers: Retail RV prices have increased by 15% to 30% or more depending on the type of unit since 2020. While not all the increase can be attributed to higher taxes paid by impacted dealers, a higher, disparate tax burden on these businesses contributes to the inflation and the increase in RV prices as indicated in the Feds RV Dealer Producer Price Index. Bipartisan support: There is bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for legislation to address this issue. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, Co-Chairs of the House RV Caucus, have introduced H.R. 3624 to ensure that towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions. Last Congress, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Angus King introduced a companion measure, and we expect reintroduction of the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks. Equity in financing: RV trailers are considered motor vehicles under state and federal motor vehicle laws. They are designed to provide temporary living quarters for short-term camping and comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for motor vehicle regulations. Therefore, it is essential to create equity in the financing of RV inventory by including RV trailers in the deductibility provisions. Initial Intent of legislation: Both House and Senate tax legislation in 2017 intended to include RV trailers as motor vehicles in the floor plan interest exclusion. The consolidation of language aimed to simplify the provision but unintentionally excluded RV trailers due to confusion about the different types of RVs. Reinstating the original intent will rectify this unintended consequence. Requested Action: Support the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (HR 3624), legislation that ensures towable RVs are included in the floor plan interest financing deductibility provisions under IRS Code 163(j). By correcting this discrepancy, we can promote fairness, strengthen the competitiveness of RV trailer dealers, and support the growth of the RV industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Prevent Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act, introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore). This bill would assist law enforcement in their efforts to thwart rising catalytic converter theft by providing a national framework that would mark catalytic converters, establish federal criminal penalties, and create a more transparent market that deters its theft. This is a similar bill to H.R. 6394 which RVDA also supports. Motor Vehicle Dealer Trade Regulation Rule - FTC NPRM. RVDA submitted comments pointing out problems and inconsistencies in the proposed FTC rule.
S 3266 - Outdoor Recreation Act This bill provides for additional recreation opportunities and facilitates greater access to federal public lands. If the public does not need to obtain a permit or reservation to access an existing picnic area, neither the Department of the Interior nor the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may require an outfitter or guide serving fewer than 40 clients to obtain a permit to access that site. Interior and USDA shall construct and designate shooting ranges on National Forest System land and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management for the public to use for recreational target shooting. Interior and the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Rural Utilities Service to install or construct broadband internet infrastructure at recreation sites on federal land. The Bureau of Reclamation shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to conduct inspections and decontamination of watercraft in reservoirs operated and maintained by Interior, including to purchase and operate a watercraft inspection and decontamination station. Interior and USDA shall establish a pilot program under which Interior or USDA may enter into an agreement with a private entity providing for capital improvements (including the construction of structures and improvements), management, and maintenance by the private entity of a campground on federal land.
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) Under tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017, a deduction for interest paid on RV dealer inventory inadvertently excluded non-motorized travel trailers. The House and Senate versions of tax reform legislation specifically intended to include towable RVs as motor vehicles, but the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) simplified the definition of motor vehicles. As a result, the full tax exemption now only applies to RV motorhomes, putting the RV travel trailer industry at a disadvantage and forcing larger dealers to use different accounting rules for trailers and motorhomes. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 88 percent of RVs sold are travel trailers. The Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act would restore the full deductibility of inventory financing interest for all types of RVs, including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, as originally intended by Congress.
Generalized System of Preferences The RV industry relies on the Generalized System of Preferences, the longest running U.S. trade preference program, to import key inputs duty-free. The most important to our industry is Indonesian lauan, a type of thin, lightweight, and durable, moisture-resistant plywood that is critical to building RVs. Lauan is not domestically grown and cant be sourced elsewhere. There is currently an 8% tariff on this product, which is costing the RV industry $1.5 million per month. ASK: Reauthorize the GSP program with a six year or longer renewal term and support inclusion of all Indonesian lauan. (Currently in the China Competition Bill)
S 3266 - Outdoor Recreation Act This bill provides for additional recreation opportunities and facilitates greater access to federal public lands. If the public does not need to obtain a permit or reservation to access an existing picnic area, neither the Department of the Interior nor the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may require an outfitter or guide serving fewer than 40 clients to obtain a permit to access that site. Interior and USDA shall construct and designate shooting ranges on National Forest System land and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management for the public to use for recreational target shooting. Interior and the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Rural Utilities Service to install or construct broadband internet infrastructure at recreation sites on federal land. The Bureau of Reclamation shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to conduct inspections and decontamination of watercraft in reservoirs operated and maintained by Interior, including to purchase and operate a watercraft inspection and decontamination station. Interior and USDA shall establish a pilot program under which Interior or USDA may enter into an agreement with a private entity providing for capital improvements (including the construction of structures and improvements), management, and maintenance by the private entity of a campground on federal land.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 2171 and S 905 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce: The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act would expand eligible uses of tax-favorable 529 savings plans to cover costs associated with workforce training and credentialing programs. The legislation would also enable 529 plan beneficiaries to use their funds to pay for examinations necessary to obtain and maintain recognized private professional certifications and other credentials. Now, only costs related to attending colleges, universities, vocational schools, registered apprenticeship programs, K-12 private tuition, or other post-secondary institutions are eligible 529 expenses. The REBUILD Skills Act would create a federally funded Career Rebuilding Scholarship Fund, administered by approved certification organizations and worker training programs, to distribute scholarships to eligible individuals who incur covered expenses to take certification exams or enroll in a training program. Funds would cover up to the lesser of 95% or $3,000 of a program. This bill would also create a federal directory of approved, legitimate training and certification programs that could benefit all American workers and not just individuals eligible for scholarships. Eligible individuals include: -Any workers displaced from their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; -Military members who rolled out/are rolling out of service during the pandemic; and -Spouses of military members who rolled out/are rolling out of service.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
The Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020, S. 3612. Legislation introduced in the Senate would overrule an IRS notice and clarify that ordinary expenses funded by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible by taxpayers. The House bill, called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010, extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the time PPP recipients have to spend their funds. The measure also lowers to 60% from 75% the portion of PPP funds borrowers must spend on payroll costs to qualify for full loan forgiveness. That change would allow borrowers to direct more funds to costs such as rent and utilities
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 3422 & HR 1957, HR 7092 - The Great American Outdoor Act : GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtables most recent member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. GAOA will invest up to $9.5 billion of nontaxpayer funds to address the infrastructure within the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal agencies. The bill will also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide $900 million per year in investment in the public lands, parks, and trails that are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility. Companion Bill S. 1543 would reinstate the full tax deductibility of RV floorplan loan interest for travel trailer dealers with annual sales in excess of $25 million.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act - Senate 1543 - Bill amending the definition of "moto vehicle" to ensure that towable RVs are once again fully included in floor plan interest financing deductibility. Companion Bill S. 1543 would reinstate the full tax deductibility of RV floorplan loan interest for travel trailer dealers with annual sales in excess of $25 million.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The bipartisan Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (S. 1633) will improve the outdoor recreation experiences of RVers nationwide. Heres why: RVers increasingly face overcrowding and reduced access to federal lands. Outdoor recreation is the number one driver of economic activity on federal lands and many rural communities and the U.S. economy greatly benefit from the outdoor recreation industry. The RNR Act will make recreation a priority on federal lands by removing barriers to outdoor recreation experiences and make it easier for more Americans and international visitors to enjoy Americas public lands and waters. Of interest to the RV industry, this bill extends the recreation season to help with campground overcrowding and promote healthy recreation experiences.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Meetings on Capitol Hill to explain how the 2017 Tax Bill contained technical mistakes on the treatment of Recreational Vehicles. House and Senate versions specifically provided for Recreational Vehicles; however, conference removed "Recreational Vehicle" and changed the language to apply to Self-powered vehicles - which left out 90% of RV Industry Travel Trailers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Cosigned many letters along with other association members of the Outdoor Recreation Industries Round-table to Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Interior, Dept. of Commerce supporting HR 3400 Recreation, Not Red Tape. Meetings with Department of Interior officials on October 06, 2017, and meetings with Department of Commerce on Oct 23rd.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS)