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Successful American Boating Congress wraps up in D.C.

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 11 May 17:57 PDT May 8-10, 2023
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The 2023 American Boating Congress (ABC) concluded yesterday in Washington, D.C., after three days of policy conversations, panel discussions, marine industry updates, conversations with members of Congress, and a day spent on Capitol Hill advocating on behalf of the recreational marine industry.

The NMMA and its industry partners, sponsors and co-hosts welcomed over 250 recreational boating and fishing stakeholders to D.C. to the annual advocacy event. Attendees heard from several members of Congress, many of whom are longtime champions of the boating industry and members of the bipartisan Congressional Boating Caucus. Attendees were at Capitol Hill on Wednesday where they met with lawmakers and staff to discuss policy issues impacting recreational boating and fishing.

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