To conclude NMMA’s July state advocacy update, here’s an update on government actions in the Western region of the U.S. Business Liability: As businesses deal with the ramifications of the COVID-19 ... Read More
Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Moves to House
The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act has moved out of the House Natural Resources Committee by unanimous vote. The NMMA expects the SOAR Act to move to the House floor later this y... Read More
State by State Advocacy Series – July 2020 Great Lakes/Midwest Recap
NMMA’s July state advocacy update for the Great Lakes and Midwest region is outlined below and covers travel restrictions, business liability, business relief, and wakesurfing policy. Reopening Paus... Read More
Fortune, USA Today, AP and more tout industry sales & boating lifestyle benefits
NMMA summer PR efforts continue to generate blockbuster media coverage, raising awareness about the benefits of the boating lifestyle and shining a spotlight on the U.S. recreational boating industry.... Read More
NMMA Applauds House Passage of Water Resources Development Act
The NMMA applauds the House of Representatives' passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) yesterday, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to implement critical civilia... Read More
Congress Moves to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
Ahead of the August Recess, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund)—a program that supports about $650... Read More
State by State Advocacy Series – July 2020 Northeastern Recap
Here’s an update on the Northeastern region of the U.S. as part of the NMMA’s July state advocacy briefing. Business Liability: As businesses deal with the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, ou... Read More
NASBLA Requesting Input for Multiple-Use Water Management Survey by August 1
The National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is requesting stakeholder input to update A Guide for Multiple-Use Waterway Management, Second Edition. The Second Edition was published... Read More
State by State Advocacy Series – July 2020 Southern Recap
A new monthly series from the NMMA will highlight the Association’s policy activity by region, summarizing government actions that are impacting marine businesses and consumers, from COVID-19 regulati... Read More
NOAA’s ‘Get into Your Sanctuary’ Weekend Goes Virtual July 31-August 2
This year NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is hosting its sixth national Get into Your Sanctuary celebration to raise awareness about the value of the nation’s marine sanctuaries as iconic... Read More