Modern Fish Act
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Manufacturers
Lawmakers visit NauticStar Boats
Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) visited NauticStar Boats (NauticStar) for a manufacturing tour and to discuss…
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Center for Sportfishing Policy reports on Modern Fish Act progress
On Dec. 31, 2018, President Donald Trump signed the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 (Modern Fish Act), recognizing…
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NMMA applauds Congressional hearing on improving U.S. fisheries
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife recently convened a hearing – titled, “The State of Fisheries” –…
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President Trump signs Modern Fish Act
The recreational fishing and boating community is celebrating the enactment of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 (Modern Fish…
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U.S. House passes Modern Fish Act
pThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed S.1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017. Wednesday’s vote on the…
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U.S. Senate passes Modern Fish Act
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed S.1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017. The passage of the legislation,…
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Boating coalition urges Congress to pass Modern Fish Act
The National Marine Manufacturers Association and its coalition partners have sent letter to Congress encouraging members to include the Modern…
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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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Industry groups laud U.S. House passage of Modern Fish Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 200, a bipartisan bill that includes the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act…
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Modern Fish Act vote scheduled for Tuesday, June 26
Next Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Modern Fish Act (MFA) – which modernizes outdated regulations…
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Anglers and boaters engage policymakers during ‘Center Focus on Washington’
The Center for Sportfishing Policy recently hosted its annual fly-in “Center Focus on Washington,” where recreational anglers and boaters participated…
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American Boating Congress webinar features update
In 2018, the recreational boating industry is facing major policy decisions that will have long-term impacts on boating in the…
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American Boating Congress will tackle key industry issues
In 2018, the recreational boating industry is facing major policy decisions that will come to a head this summer and…
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Senate committee passes Modern Fish Act
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation overwhelmingly approved S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act…
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NMMA issues Modern Fish Act call to action
As the boating and marine industry prepares for a crucial Senate meeting this Wednesday to advance the Modern Fish Act,…
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Columns
At the Helm: We’re all in fisheries reform together
A unified fishing and boating industry stands ready to take a huge step early this year in Washington when the…
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Features
Senate subcommittee testimony by industry leaders supports Modern Fish Act
Support for a comprehensive marine fisheries reform bill in the U.S. House and Senate continues to gain positive momentum heading…
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Recreational fishing leaders testify in U.S. Senate
On Sept. 12, U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard held a hearing entitled “Reauthorization of…
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Center for Sportfishing Policy responds to criticism of Modern Fish Act
Last week’s introduction of the “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017” (Modern Fish Act) has been praised by several…
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