As of Wednesday, at midnight, the federal government has officially shut down. While many agencies and offices are impacted, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) wants our members to know that our advocacy efforts continue.
Congressional offices remain open, though many are operating with limited staff. The MRF team is still engaging with Members of Congress and their staff to make sure the priorities of the motorcycling community remain on the table, even during this period of disruption.
At the U.S. Department of Transportation, critical safety and regulatory functions continue, but other areas, including infrastructure grants, research, and many administrative programs are paused until funding is restored.
While this shutdown creates challenges, the MRF remains committed to advancing motorcyclists’ interests in Washington, D.C. We will continue to work with the government employees who are still on the job and will be ready to move full speed ahead when the shutdown ends.
The right to be heard in our nation’s capital does not shut down and the MRF will never stop fighting for the freedom and safety of America’s riders.
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