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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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NMMA president makes statement on 2024 election
Following Election Day 2024, Frank Hugelmeyer, President and CEO of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), released the following statement:…
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NMMA Canada seeks industry input on mandatory lifejacket wear
Transport Canada recently proposed regulations that require the mandatory wearing of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets for recreational boaters.…
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Boating industry applauds advancement of key infrastructure bills
The National Marine Manufacturers Association, on behalf of the recreational boating industry — which generates more than $230 billion in…
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NMMA offers support for California’s proposed Prop. 65 changes
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) submitted comments to California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) in response to its proposed changes to…
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NMMA calls for reopening of Section 301 Tariff exclusion process
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) submitted comments to the Department of Commerce, calling on the administration to fully reinstate expired exclusions…
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Key committee holds hearing on bills supported by recreational boating industry
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee recently held a legislative hearing on four key bills supported by…
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California Division of Boating and Waterways accepting grants for clean waterways
California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications for the Clean Vessel Act (CVA)…
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NMMA Canada receives funding to support exporting manufacturers
To help bolster Canada’s recreational boating industry, specifically in the global marketplace, NMMA Canada announced it was approved for $140,084…
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MRAA unveils legislative tracker tool
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced the launch of a new legislative tracker, made possible by the support…
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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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Dealer concerns highlighted at Small Business Legislative Council Fly-In
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations Team recently participated in the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC)…
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NMMA seeks to reopen comments on Vessel Speed Rule
On May 15, NMMA sent a letter to NOAA to request the agency reopen the docket for the proposed expansion…
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Biden Administration releases review of Section 301 Tariffs
This week, the Biden administration announced the conclusion of the four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China, increasing…
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NMMA hosts Capitol Hill technology showcase
On April 11, NMMA hosted a marine technology showcase on Capitol Hill to demonstrate to Members of Congress and Congressional…
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Registration opens for 2024 American Boating Congress
Registration for the recreational boating industry’s annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress, is now open. The American Boating Congress…
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LAKES Act introduced in U.S. House
Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Steve Womack (R-AR-03), and Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), recently introduced the Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act (H.R.…
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Georgia lawmaker visits Yamaha Marine Innovation Center
Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) visited the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center Jan. 8 in Kennesaw, Georgia. During the visit, Rep. Loudermilk…
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California Boating Congress set for Sacramento
California’s marine and boating industries are set to meet in Sacramento on March 12-13, 2024 to impact state legislators and…
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