The recreational vehicle industry intensified its outreach to federal policymakers this week as more than 100 industry representatives met with lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C., to advocate for legislation affecting manufacturers, consumers and public lands infrastructure.
During RVs Move America Week 2026, 103 members and partners of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) participated in 142 meetings with federal legislators and policymakers on Capitol Hill on June 3, highlighting the industry’s $159 billion economic impact and promoting four key legislative priorities.
The advocacy efforts followed an annual meeting on June 2 between more than 20 RVIA members and staff from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters.
Participants discussed industry challenges and regulatory issues, with a focus on efforts to improve consumer safety on U.S. roads.
According to the association, tariff uncertainty remains one of the industry’s primary concerns. Advocates told lawmakers that tariffs and broader economic pressures are affecting the affordability of RV ownership and creating challenges for manufacturers. Industry representatives emphasized the need for greater certainty surrounding trade policies to help businesses plan investments and adapt operations.
Advocates also noted that while many companies are attempting to reshore production inputs, domestic manufacturing capacity is not always available. They said certain parts and materials remain unavailable from U.S. suppliers despite manufacturers’ efforts to source them domestically.
A second priority focused on expanding a federal tax deduction for vehicle loan interest to include recreational vehicles. Industry representatives urged lawmakers to support H.R. 8672, introduced by Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus, which would classify motorhomes and towable campers as eligible vehicles under the deduction. The proposal would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 annually in interest paid on qualifying RV loans.
Industry advocates argued that including RVs would provide equitable tax treatment and help maintain affordability for middle-income families purchasing recreational vehicles.
A third legislative priority centered on reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund, established through the Great American Outdoors Act. The fund supports repairs and infrastructure improvements across national parks, forests and other public lands. According to the association, deferred maintenance needs on public lands now exceed $40 billion.
Advocates urged lawmakers to support the America the Beautiful Act, S. 1547, introduced by Steve Daines, Angus King, Kevin Cramer and Mark Warner.
The industry’s fourth request encouraged lawmakers to join the congressional RV Caucus, which advocates say helps educate members of Congress on issues affecting the RV sector, including tariffs and campground modernization.
“Thank you to our dedicated members and partners for making Advocacy Day a tremendous success,” Jason Rano, vice president of government affairs for the RVIa, said in a News and Insights report of RVIA.
“By taking our industry’s message directly to Capitol Hill and the administration, you’ve helped ensure our voice is heard where it matters most. These conversations are crucial for advancing our legislative goals and securing the federal support our industry needs to thrive,” Rano added.