The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Government Affairs team hosted a Capitol Hill reception on Monday, December 15, to recognize the recreational vehicle industry’s achievements throughout 2025 and to engage policymakers on key industry priorities.
According to a News and Insights report of RVIA on December 18, the event took place in the Rayburn House Office Building and brought together members of Congress, Capitol Hill staffers, and industry advocates for an overview of the RV sector’s economic and policy impact.
Among the attendees were Rep. Rudy Yakym, a Republican from Indiana, and Rep. Mark Messmer, also a Republican from Indiana, along with congressional staff representing multiple offices.
During the reception, the Government Affairs team highlighted the RV industry’s contributions to the U.S. economy, including its role in supporting healthy outdoor recreation experiences and job creation across states and congressional districts.
The team also discussed emerging camping technologies and job creation opportunities.
A central focus of the event was raising awareness of the RV Caucus and its ongoing initiatives on Capitol Hill.
The RV Caucus is co-chaired by Yakym and Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat from Nevada, and serves as a bipartisan forum for issues affecting the RV industry and RV consumers.
Messmer formally joined the RV Caucus on the same day as the reception, expanding Indiana’s representation within the congressional group.
Both Messmer and Yakym spoke during the event, underscoring the importance of the RV industry to Indiana, which is widely known as the “RV Capital of the World.”
They highlighted the industry’s economic footprint in the state, including manufacturing, supply chain activity, and employment tied to the RV sector.
The association also emphasized that House and Senate RV Caucus members play a critical role as advocates for the RV lifestyle and the businesses that support it.
Caucus members engage on policy issues affecting the industry, including campground modernization, tax considerations, and trade-related matters.
The reception also provided an opportunity for direct dialogue between industry representatives and policymakers on current legislative priorities.