MRF Thanks Chairman Sam Graves for Service
Stresses Urgency of Building New Champions in Congress
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recognizes the announcement from Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, that he will not seek reelection at the end of this Congress. Chairman Graves will continue to serve in his leadership role through the remainder of the year, a period that will be critical for advancing key transportation priorities.
Among those priorities is the passage of a new highway bill, one of the most important “to-do” items before Congress adjourns. The MRF remains actively engaged in this process, working to ensure that the needs and concerns of motorcyclists are included in any final legislative package.
Chairman Graves has been instrumental in delivering meaningful victories for motorcyclists during his time in Congress. His leadership helped secure progress on issues such as motorcycle profiling and the recognition of riders through initiatives like the Motorcyclist Advisory Council. These efforts have strengthened the voice of motorcyclists within the U.S. House of Representatives and reinforced the importance of rider inclusion in federal transportation policy.
“Chairman Graves has been a proven champion for motorcyclists,” said Kirk "Hardtail" Willard, President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. “His leadership on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee helped ensure that riders had a seat at the table and that our issues were taken seriously. We thank him for his service and his commitment to our community.”
He also emphasized that Graves’ departure highlights a broader reality in Washington, D.C.
“Capitol Hill is constantly changing,” he said, “Lawmakers come and go, and that is exactly why the MRF must remain focused on building new relationships and developing new champions. Our success is not tied to any one individual, it comes from our ability to continually educate and engage members of Congress.”
As Congress works toward completing a highway bill and other legislative priorities, the MRF underscored the importance of sustained advocacy.
“The MRF remains constant,” Willard said. “We will keep making new friends, strengthening our network, and ensuring that the voice of motorcyclists is heard in every corner of Capitol Hill. That is how we achieve long-term success.”
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation looks forward to continuing its work with current and future leaders in Congress to advance policies that protect and promote the motorcycling lifestyle nationwide.
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