Tag: Legislative Updates

BoatPAC Holds Fourth Consecutive Event at MDCE

BoatPAC held a reception during the Marine Dealers Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida on Monday, December 10th, raising almost $5000. BoatPAC is the federal political action committee of NMMA and the MRAA, which supports the election of candidates to the U.S. Congress who are strong advocates for recreational boating.

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Florida Dealers: Has Your Business Been Affected by Algae Blooms?

If your dealership has been affected by the devastating red tide algal blooms plaguing South Florida, you may be eligible for a low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)s from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA Administrator Linda McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov.

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President Trump Signs the Modern Fish Act

The recreational fishing and boating community is celebrating the enactment of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 (Modern Fish Act), which was signed into law by President Trump December 31. The Modern Fish Act finally recognizes in federal law the differences between recreational and commercial fishing and adds

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U.S. House Passes Modern Fish Act

First-Ever Sportfishing-Focused Legislation to Pass Congress Heads to President’s Desk   Washington, D.C.  – The U.S. House of Representatives passed S.1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fish Act). Today’s vote was the final step toward sending the landmark legislation to the President’s desk after it passed

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U.S. Senate Passes Modern Fish Act

Washington, D.C. – This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed S.1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fish Act). The legislation, which would make critical updates to the oversight of federal fisheries, marks a big step forward for America’s angling community and now moves to the U.S.

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Names New Executive Director

Washington, D.C. –  The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jessica Wahl as executive director following an extensive national search. Jessica brings a decade of experience navigating the halls of The White House, Department of the Interior (DOI), Capitol Hill, state recreation offices and outdoor lifestyle

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Public Lands Continue to Drive Economic Growth in United States

Recently, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke released the Department’s Economic Report for fiscal year 2017, which shows that for the first time in several years, economic growth and jobs supported by federal lands both increased. According to the report, in the Trump Administration’s first year, the economic output

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Renew Your Prior Approval and Join the Party at MDCE

BoatPAC is the recreational boating industry’s political action committee. It works by bringing all industry segments together to support candidates running for Congress who will represent and protect the interests of the recreational boating industry on Capitol Hill. But we need your help. Each year, we update our compliance records

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Senate Passes Critical Coast Guard Bill

Earlier this month, the Senate passed U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1129). The bill is a priority for the recreational boating industry as it includes provisions regarding boating safety, boat registrations, and environmental protections. Speaking on the importance of the Coast

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