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Driving Force: New Year, New Law

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Starting off the year with a win is always a good thing – today we discuss the EXPLORE Act. First, we want to make sure you know about a benefit that’s available to SAN members.

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1 Big Thing: SAN Members Lead the Way on Major Win

A last-minute push led to the passage and adoption of the SEMA-supported EXPLORE Act, securing a significant boost for those who enjoy, support, and cater to outdoor recreation.

Why this matters: The "Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act" will defend and grow outdoor recreation, through improved permitting for events on federal lands and strengthening small businesses (including SEMA member companies). Thousands of SAN members pressured elected officials to make this a reality.

This is a huge win to start off 2025 and gives us some serious political juice.

  • Outdoor recreation is one of our nation's treasures, an asset that unites us across state and party lines.
  • The automotive community protects and enjoys the outdoors – increasing opportunities to do so ensures growth of these values.  

Dig Deeper

  • The outdoor recreation industry has a $1.2 trillion economic impact (bigger than the annual GDP of Saudi Arabia).
  • Learn more here