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Trump, Congressional Democrats strike deal on new NAFTA
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives reached an agreement to revamp the North…
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House of Representatives advances coastal management, conservation legislation
With several high-profile initiatives awaiting Congressional action before the end of the year, a package of ten bills focused on…
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Florida industry reps convene for second advocacy summit
Last week, NMMA held its second Florida advocacy fly-in, serving as a critical component of the association’s strategic plan to…
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NMMA looks to create more outdoor recreation offices
With seven states remaining in legislative session this late in the year, the NMMA state advocacy team is continuing to…
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Trump Administration announces partnership to grow outdoor recreation economy
Last week, in support of the Trump administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America, the U.S.…
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US Senate Committee advances funding for industry priorities
Before Congress left Washington, D.C. for its two-week October recess, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed several measures that provide…
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MRAA hires new government relations manager
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has strengthened the voice of the marine dealer in Washington, D.C., with the…
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NMMA signs President Trump’s workforce pledge
This week, NMMA signed President Trump’s ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’ – an initiative aimed at challenging industries and companies of all…
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Congress advances multiple conservation and outdoor recreation priorities
Following passage off the public lands package earlier this year, Congress continues to demonstrate its strong appetite for improving federal…
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House committee holds hearing on modernizing infrastructure
Last week, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing to discuss “The LIFT America Act” –…
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NMMA recaps May state advocacy
While some state legislatures were slowing down last month, NMMA’s state advocacy efforts were heating up in others, with thirty-three…
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NMMA to host September Michigan fly-in
NMMA will raise its state political advocacy to a new level on September 11, 2019, with the inaugural Michigan political…
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Canadian government lifts retaliatory tariffs on boats
NMMA Canada and the Canadian Marine Trades Associations were recently advised by the Government of Canada that effective April 30,…
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U.S. House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment holds hearing on ports, harbors, inland waterways
On Wednesday, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment convened a hearing – titled, “The Cost of Doing…
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NMMA calls for “Recreation Title” in Federal Infrastructure Package
NMMA recently urged the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee to consider the important role recreation plays in supporting…
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Trade court rules in Trump Administration’s favor on steel and aluminum tariffs
On Monday, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump has the authority to impose tariffs on imports…
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NMMA announces success for inaugural advocacy fly-in
NMMA’s first state level fly-in was held in Tallahassee, Fla. this week, serving as a critical component of NMMA’s strategic…
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NMMA advocacy team continues to grow
NMMA recently announced that Jill Sims, former staffer in Congressman Dave Reichert’s (R-WA-08) office, joined the organization as its newest…
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NMMA provides advocacy update following government reopening
The longest federal government shutdown in history ended last week when the administration and Congress agreeing to a three-week stopgap…
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NMMA ramps up advocacy efforts after Congressional summer recess
Last week, NMMA and their members held several events and meetings on Capitol Hill and with the administration to highlight…
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