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NMMA celebrates passage of EXPLORE Act
Last week, the United States Senate passed by unanimous consent H.R. 6492, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE)…
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NMMA applauds WRDA authorization, urges continued progress
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) applauded the bipartisan passage of the reconciled Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization for…
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Representative D’Esposito visits Strong’s Marine
Strong’s Marine was honored to host Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4) for a visit to their Freeport location on August 28,…
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Congress members comment on Vessel Speed Rule during House Natural Resources Committee hearing
On May 16, during the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee Hearing, “Examining the President’s FY…
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Industry wraps 2024 American Boating Congress
Advocates from the recreational boating and fishing industry gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to tackle the pressing issues confronting…
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Congresswoman Mary Peltola named Legislator of the Year
Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D-AK) has been awarded the Legislator of the Year Award by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)…
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Recreational boating industry gears up for ABC 2024
The recreational boating industry is preparing for its highly anticipated annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC), taking place…
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Early bird registration for ABC 2024 closes April 1
Early bird registration for the American Boating Congress (ABC) closes on April 1, 2024. This is your final chance to…
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NMMA provides EXPLORE Act update
Last week, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed by unanimous consent the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE)…
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U.S. Representatives bring vessel speed restriction concerns to House hearing
Last week, Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Mike Collins (R-GA) voiced concerns in a U.S. House of Representatives hearing over…
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NMMA names Congressional Boating Caucus Co-Chairs for 118th Congress
The NMMA announced Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Representative Darren Soto (D-FL)…
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NMMA participates in Congressional briefing on fisheries
NMMA this week participated in a Hill briefing hosted by OCEANA, which focused on NOAA’s proposed rule to address ship…
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Senate passes Water Resources Development Act
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) released last week its text for the Water Resources Development Act…
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Congress considers priorities for Water Resources Development Act
Congress called on Biden administration officials overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to inform the U.S. House Transportation…
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ORR holds hill briefing on 2021 recreation priorities
ORR held a briefing with Capitol Hill staffers, leaders from across the outdoor recreation industry and members of the press…
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Outdoor groups call on Congress to pass conservation work legislation
Earlier this week, a coalition of ten organizations – including NMMA – called on Congress to consider conservation priorities as policymakers draft…
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NMMA announces dates for virtual 2021 American Boating Congress
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that the 2021 American Boating Congress (ABC) will be held virtually April 21-22.…
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Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund extended
President Trump recently signed into law a short-term spending bill – which funds the federal government through December 11 at…
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President Trump signs Great American Outdoors Act
Recently, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, which is the single largest investment in America’s public lands…
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Congress moves to reauthorize Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
Ahead of the August Recess, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating…
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