M.R.F. State Representative ~ Tom "Jinx" Rahn

Fall is right around corner which means it is time for MRF Meeting of the Minds in St. Louis, MO. This year representing ABATE of MICHIGAN is our fine Assistant State Reps David “Woody” Berg, Tim Polk, Gary Kopta, Ann Tobian, Myself, Eric Eads, Oscar Schneider, Tommy Smith, Jeremy “Lil Ice Man” Bouvrette, Tamera “Mama Bear” Feldhouse, and their Daughter Rebecca, we are starting them young! A very good group going down to learn about and fight for your rights on the National Level. Will have more to go on next issue when we return. 

Right to Repair! Congress has been on vacation for seven (7) weeks, but the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) never takes a vacation; we will not stop fighting for the rights of bikers. 

Last week, Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, our President of the MRF, sent a letter to the Chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce regarding “Right to Repair.” In the letter, the MRF requested that H.R. 906, known as the REPAIR ACT, move out of committee and be considered by the full House of Representatives. Back in November 2023, the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce advanced the bill, yet 11 years later, the bill remains stuck in limbo. Our freedom to repair, modify and work on our bikes is a fundamental part of who we are as bikers, and this is something we will be hitting hard at the meeting of the minds! 

I would like to Thank Lil Ice Man, for presenting Congresswoman Lisa McClain with a donation from the MRF. She recently has Joined Congressman Tim Walberg from MI on the Motorcycle Caucus and we look forward to her fighting for motorcycle rights.... thank you both for giving a shit and also for being MRF members! The CALL TO ACTION for The REPAIR Act, H. R. 906 is out and has been, if you haven’t linked on and signed it to message your Congressmen or Women, why not!?!?!?! If you can’t access the link or know not where to find it, reach out to one of the State Assistant Reps or myself and we will get you it... We need all the help we can get other wise you will be stuck at the dealer will! Back to getting around for MOTMs, till next month! Thanks for Givin A Shit! 

Jinx