Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus
The Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus (CBC) is a bipartisan caucus of the United States House of Representatives.
Founding and Members
The caucus founders and co-chairs are Representatives Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). The caucus was founded on June 26, 2009 and is officially registered with the Committee on House Administration, the house committee responsible for regulating caucuses.[1] There are currently 11 members - six Democrats and five Republicans.[2]
- Mike Burgess (R-TX) Co-Chair
- Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) Co-Chair
- Tim Walz (D-MN)
- Bob Filner (D-CA)
- John Duncun (R-TN)
- Michael Conaway (R-TX)
- Chet Edwards (D-TX)
- G.K. Butterfield (D-NC)
- Bart Stupak (D-MI)
- Randy Forbes (R-VA)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
Activities
In an open letter to motorcyclists in 2010, the Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus urged riders to participate in the annual Ride to Work Day on June 21, 2010, and encouraged riders and other road users to focus on safety.[3]
See also
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation
- Motorcycle safety
- Motorcycle training
- Motorcycling
- Congressional Bike Caucus
References
- ↑ "Committee on House Administration - 111th Congress Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs)". Committee on House Administration. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ↑ "Get Up Stand Up | Vote For Your Future". Baggers Magazine. Baggers Magazine, Source Interlink Media. 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ↑ "Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus Urges Riders to Participate in Ride to Work Day on June 21". Enhanced Online News. 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
External links
- Gabrielle Giffords, caucus co-chair, encouraging riders to participate in 2009 Ride to Work Day on YouTube
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