Tag Archives: 2018 American Boating Congress

Fuel policy, fisheries and infrastructure were among top policies discussed during the final day of the 2018 American Boating Congress. Among the high profile speakers from Washington were special appearances by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Pruitt addressed an audience at the opening of ABC’s final session. He recognized the ...

The Center for Sportfishing Policy recently hosted its annual fly-in “Center Focus on Washington,” where recreational anglers and boaters participated in critical discussions with key policymakers over the two-day meeting held May 9-11. As in years past, the Center co-located its fly-in with the American Boating Congress (ABC) hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).   Key issues for ...

The 2018 American Boating Congress (ABC) kicked off yesterday with a hard look at the industry’s top priorities, as the recreational boating industry faces major policy decisions coming to a head this summer. ABC hosted nine Issue Workshops, covering everything from the Modern Fish Act and stopping the year-round sale of E15, to defending our industry from domestic and global tariffs. ...

As the boating industry heads to Washington, D.C. this week for the American Boating Congress, the Modern Fish Act is focal point of ongoing industry advocacy with numerous outreach efforts underway. The Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP) is leading initiatives to put the Modern Fish Act front and center as Congress prepares to move the bill to the House and ...

To help attendees of the 2018 American Boating Congress make the most of their time on Capitol Hill next week, and arm industry stakeholders with the tools needed to aid in advocacy year-round, the National Marine Manufacturers Association has prepared several materials, now available to download on NMMA.org, including: 2018 Policy Agenda—Marine Manufacturing: Powering the Nation’s Economy— a reference guide ...

In 2018, the recreational boating industry is facing major policy decisions that will have long-term impacts on boating in the U.S. Join the National Marine Manufacturers Association for a critical webinar to learn more about the Modern Fish Act passed, stopping the year-round sale of E15, and defending the industry from domestic and global tariffs and how to make the most ...