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.
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
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
• MRAA Advocacy update: New bill addressing boat loan interest deduction will make boat ownership more affordable for everyday Americans WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2026) — The No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026, recently introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, proposes extending the above‑the‑line loan interest deduction available for
• House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Hearing: Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors By MRAA and NMMA On January 13, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing titled “Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors”
By Chad Tokowicz, Government Relations Manager, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) If there was one clear takeaway from state level advocacy battles in 2025, it’s this: recreational boats remain an attractive revenue target for lawmakers. Across the country, legislators introduced proposals to increase sales taxes, impose new “luxury”
• Two Dealers Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Protecting Boating Access and Advancing Advocacy TAMPA, FLORIDA – Dec. 18, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas recognized two outstanding dealer advocates during its annual awards luncheon at the 2025 Dealer Week Conference and Expo, presenting the MRAA Dealer
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) celebrates an incredible achievement for our industry’s advocacy efforts — the industry’s political action committee, BoatPAC, has set a new all-time fundraising record! Thanks to the generosity of more than 400 donors across the recreational boating industry, BoatPAC raised $359,000 during the
