Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Formed In US House
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) are
serving as co-chairmen of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus for
the new 113th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association
reports.
The bi-partisan caucus, which has existed for many years, was
formally recognized by the House for the new Congress. Official
caucuses must register and be recognized at the start of every
two-year Congress.
The caucus is made up of members of Congress who are passionate
about motorcycling and who work to
promote the interests of motorcyclists.
"It's wonderful to have Reps. Burgess and Griffin leading the
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice
president for government relations and a former U.S. senator and
representative from Colorado. "The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus
is made up of dedicated members of Congress who ensure that
motorcyclists aren't forgotten on Capitol Hill. Reps. Burgess and
Griffin have proven that they are true friends of motorcycling.
"We look forward to working with our old friends in the
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, as well as new members who join,
to help protect and promote the motorcycling lifestyle," Allard
said.
Burgess said that he was looking forward to working with Griffin on
the Caucus.
"We welcome the registration of the Motorcycle Caucus for the 113th
Congress," Burgess said. "Having previously served as the Caucus
chair, I welcome Congressman Tim Griffin as co-chair. We, along
with other congressional members, will once again provide a
platform and a voice here in Washington for motorcycle enthusiasts
and our safety."
"I look forward to growing the Motorcycle Caucus as the voice in
Congress for America's more than 25 million motorcyclists," Griffin
said. "As a rider, I recognize that there are many important issues
affecting us, such as unreasonable limits on trail riding areas,
the need for additional safety awareness, and ethanol mandates that
harm motorcycle engines."
Caucus Member and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Vice Chairman John Duncan said, "Motorcycling is important to my
district and to me personally. I look forward to continuing to work
with the co-chairs and other members to highlight the need for
motorcycle safety and to promote the use of motorcycles and
scooters as fun, fuel efficient transportation options for many
Americans."
The CMC includes members of Congress from both sides of the aisle
who are committed to advancing motorcycling and improving the
safety of motorcyclists. At the start of each Congress, all
caucuses must be reestablished and recognized formally by the
House. This is the fourth consecutive congressional session that
the CMC has been organized.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
