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Fisheries bill clears Senate committee
Important legislation that supports recreational boating and fishing industry conservation principles moved forward Wednesday in the Senate.
Industry leaders discuss fisheries policy in D.C.
Recreational fishing proponents met with members of Congress on Wednesday.
Groups seek more Everglades restoration funding
Recreational fishing and boating groups are appealing to Congress to increase federal funding for Everglades restoration projects.
Trump administration gives notice on NAFTA renegotiations
The Trump administration gave Congress official notice on Thursday that it wants to renegotiate NAFTA.
American Boating Congress focuses on new president and Congress
Recreational boating and fishing advocates will converge on Capitol Hill as the 2017 American Boating Congress opens today.
IYBA urges Congress to end foreign-flagged yacht sales restrictions
The International Yacht Brokers Association is hosting a media event today with U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla.
Group seeks federal funds for ICW dredging
Members of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association are asking Congress to allocate $50 million.
Groups support update to Billfish Conservation Act
The NMMA said the Billfish Conservation Act banned the importation of all billfish caught by foreign fleets into the continental U.S.
NMMA touts 2016 legislative accomplishments
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is touting its 2016 accomplishments in Congress.
House approves water-projects bill
The bill would approve critical funding improvements and upkeep for the nation’s waterways and harbors.
NMMA wants Congress to renew water-resources act
The National Marine Manufacturers Association said the act is a key program for the recreational boating industry.
