Ethanol Education
Last week four members of Congress, two Republicans and two Democrats introduced H.R. 1025 a bill that would require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E15.
This bill is a simple step taken by Members of Congress to address the dangers and damage that E15 is causing to engines. The MRF believes that at the very least consumers should understand what they are putting into their vehicles.
This is another example of the MRF working with like-minded groups, with common interests to impact legislation. As you can imagine motorcycles are not the only engines impacted by ethanol. The MRF will continue to support this legislation just as we did during the last Congress. You may remember that we reported to you last summer the we participated in a joint briefing on Capitol Hill to raise awareness of the issues ethanol can cause, not just in our motorcycle motors but in other small motors. We will continue to partner with the Marine Retailers Association, National Maine Manufacturers Association, Specialty Equipment Market Association, Briggs & Stratton, American Sportfishing Association, Boat US, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, American Highway Users Alliance and the snowmobile industry in hopes of raising awareness about the impact of ethanol on engines.
–The Staff
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
