Comment Letter Calls for Balanced Conservation Measures, Greater Use of Technology and Stronger Economic Analysis
MRAA participated in the Small Business Legislative Council fly-in to advocate for tax stability and workforce policy. Meetings included the White House, Department of Labor, and key members of Congress.
By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager In early April, leaders from across the recreational fishing industry gathered in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural American Sportfishing Association (ASA) Keep America Fishing Fly-In. The event, a coordinated advocacy effort, was designed to bring industry perspectives directly to Capitol Hill. For the
MRAA Weighs in on Right Whale Vessel Strike Avoidance Rule WASHINGTON (May 22, 2026) – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) advocacy team joined a roundtable hosted by the United States Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy to discuss the 2008 Vessel Strike Avoidance Rule. They provided input
A quick look at ABC 2026, where first-time leaders saw how MRAA stands up for Dealerships on Capitol Hill to shape national policy and strengthen the future of boating.
Survey to Provide Only Comprehensive, State-By-State Data on Recreational Boating Participation & Safety Across All 50 States WASHINGTON (2026) — The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has launched the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), the only comprehensive source of recreational boating participation data covering all 50 states and
Gov. McMaster signs H.3858 into law after a years-long effort amongst several organizations across the recreational boating industry.
What boat dealers should keep in mind now that the FTC has sent a warning letter to auto dealers about deceptive pricing practices.
Part 2 of a Q&A with Sarah Bonvallet with the Wrap Recycle Right Program and Denise Diorio McVeigh with Reverse Logistics Group.
By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has taken an important first step toward reexamining Federal vessel regulations intended to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale, and this development has meaningful implications for the
