Four of the boating industry’s most influential organizations were on Capitol Hill this week WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Congressional Boating Caucus and their staff gathered this week for a briefing on the state of the nation’s recreational boating
To help you keep up with the 2016 election, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) government relations team has put together a new resource called Election Center 2016. Another great resource the
Register for the 2016 American Boating Congress Now! Paul Begala is a commentator for CNN, where he is part of the political team that has won both an “Emmy” and a “Peabody Award.” Begala was an advisory to President Clinton
The boating industry has long opposed ethanol mandates because of the impact higher ethanol levels could have on marine engines. The issue has become a top advocacy priority of both MRAA and the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which recently merged
Federal Elections Committee grants final approval to merger of MRAA and NMMA political action committees WASHINGTON, DC — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the National Marine Manufacturers Association have merged their political action committees to form one
Via the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ): The recreational boating industry in New Jersey was given a big boost this month when Governor Christie signed a new sales tax bill into law. The bill provides a partial exemption
Coast Guard Bill Placed on Senate Calendar Notable contents affecting U.S. boat dealers include $1.5 million for the National Recreational Boating Survey and reauthorization of the Sportfish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act. Additionally, the bill’s contents direct the Coast
How You Can Support the Miami International Boat Show You’ve likely been following the developments and challenges surrounding the Miami International Boat Show, one of the most significant and influential shows in our industry, and celebrating its 75th anniversary in
Inside New U.S. Transportation Bill and How it Affects Boat Dealers Leaders within both the recreational boating and fishing sectors believe these updates will strengthen what is already the world’s premier aquatic conversation and boating access program, while ● New
Are YOU interested in having your voice heard when it comes to how the U.S. government classifies and tracks various occupations at your dealership? If so, please accept this invitation to join a special teleconference call this Wednesday, Dec. 9,
On September 9th, Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA-6) introduced H.R.3462, the Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2015, an important step in reauthorizing a crucial program that provides access and conservation programs to recreational boaters across the country.
On August 3rd, hundreds of concerned Florida locals crowded inside the William F. Dickinson community center in Homestead, Florida to witness a joint oversight hearing of the House Committee On Small Business and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Committee
