Congress took a step forward this week on fiscal year 2026 appropriations as the House and Senate appropriations committees released a bipartisan package that includes the Energy and Water Development... Read More
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll Kicks Off 70th Discover Boating New England Boat Show
Yesterday morning, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll helped launch the 70th anniversary of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive ®, with an opening-... Read More
Second Session of the 119th Congress Begins with Full Legislative Agenda Ahead
The second session of the 119th Congress officially begins this week, as House and Senate leaders point to last year’s legislative accomplishments and turn their focus to priorities for 2026. With div... Read More
Meet the Newest Members to NMMA
NMMA recently welcomed seven new members to the association. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA's s... Read More
Congressional Turnover to Shape the 2026 Election Landscape
A growing number of lawmakers are signaling significant change ahead of the 2026 elections. According to Ballotpedia, 50 members of Congress—42 in the U.S. House of Representatives and eight in the U.... Read More
Recreational Boating Industry Perspective Shared at State Lawmaker Summit
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently participated in the 2025 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) States & Policy Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, joining state lawmakers... Read More
Congress Nears Finish Line for National Defense Authorization Act
This week, Congress is expected to approve the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains the annual U.S. Coast Guard reauthorization bill and key abandoned and derelict vessel pro... Read More
NOAA Reopens Seafood Executive Order Comment Period; NMMA Comments Already Submitted
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reopened its public comment period on Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness, providing another opportunity for st... Read More
NMMA Welcomes Incoming EPA Assistant Administrator Douglas Troutman
The National Marine Manufacturers Association congratulates Douglas Troutman on his confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP... Read More
NMMA Applauds House Passage of the PERMIT Act to Strengthen Recreation Infrastructure and Boater Access
NMMA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for advancing H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, a significant step toward modernizing federal perm... Read More
Looking Ahead to a Busy State Legislative Year: Key Policy Priorities for Recreational Boat Builders
As state legislatures prepare to convene in the new year, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy and consequential session for the recreational boating industry. Across the country, policymakers are expected... Read More