BE AWAKE … Candidates usually walk the legislative districts in which they are running, in order to meet the people who live there, and to get their views on the various issues of the day. If you have someone come to your home, talk to them about motorcycle rights, and then let us know so we can pass along the info.
HI everyone!
BE AWARE
Everyone who signed up at the last meeting to help contact candidates for the upcoming elections to the State House of Representatives have now been contacted with names/contact information for the candidates running for state office. There were a few that were mailed out using U.S postal service, so you might not have received your packet yet. They were mailed on Saturday, August 24, so might take a few more days before you receive it.
Anyone who signed up, but did not receive an email from me with candidate contact information (or request for additional information), please email me at ajacob2549@gmail.com or ajacob2549@wideopenwest.com . I kindly ask that all replies from the candidates be sent to me by the end of September, so that I can compile a listing of candidates who support our efforts, to pass out at the October meeting.
THANK YOU to all who volunteered to help! There are still candidates out there who need contacting so if you want to send an email, or make a phone call, email me at the above address(es) with your name, full address, or if you know your voting district just send me the district number, and I will email you back the two candidates running in your district.
Alice Jacob
Legislative Officer/Motorcycle Awareness Director
Region 11
ABATE of Michigan
FEDERAL LEGISLATION: please see the MRF site here.
Of particular note to us is the following from MRF:
You gotta fight for your right to repair – SUPPORT FEDERAL bill H.R. 906!
Do you enjoy working on your motorcycle? Do you want to guarantee access to the parts, tools and service information needed to modify, service and maintain your bike? If you answered yes to these questions, it’s time to contact your member of the House of Representatives and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 906, the “Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act” or the “REPAIR Act”.
The REPAIR Act ensures that vehicle owners or repair shops are not denied access to the information, software or tools needed to work on vehicles. The proposed law also establishes rules regarding vehicle data access. This commonsense law will help preserve consumer choice and a fair marketplace.
As of July 1st, 32 members of the House of Representatives have signed on in support. That is twice as many as were on the bill before the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) held its Bikers Insider the Beltway event in May! The MRF is making a difference, let’s keep up the pressure!
Congress returns to Washington D.C. Tuesday, after a two-week break. That makes it the perfect time to contact your lawmaker and tell them you support H.R. 906.
Click here to contact your member of Congress and make a difference in D.C.
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