Are possible restrictions on federal public lands coming soon?
Contact your senators and representative today!
While touring federal public lands in California, Interior Department Secretary Sally Jewell once again called on Congress to quickly set aside more land for conservation. If Congress won’t act, Sec. Jewell said, she will recommend to U.S. President Barack Obama that he designate new public lands for conservation, potentially limiting access for motorized recreationists.
The American Motorcyclist Association believes that only Congress should have the ability to limit access to public lands through appropriate Wilderness designations. The President should not have the authority to usurp Congress by administrative fiat.
As a result, the AMA is currently supporting S. 104, the National Monuments Act, as well H.R. 250, H.R. 382, H.R. 432 and H.R. 758. These bills will require congressional and local approval before designating new National Monuments.
President Obama designated five new national monuments on May 25, 2013.
Please let your senators and representative know that you support these bills by clicking the “Take Action” button and sending them a prewritten letter.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA or ATVA to help us fight for access to public lands. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling, and your support will help the AMA fight for your rights – on the road, trail, racetrack, and in the halls of government.
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