Congressional Boating Caucus briefing focuses on infrastructure and access
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 19 Mar 07:37 PDT
Rudy Yakym (R-IN) - Congressional Boating Caucus briefing © National Marine Manufacturers Association
On March 17, NMMA, the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), and BoatUS joined the Congressional Boating Caucus to host a Capitol Hill briefing focused on a top priority for the recreational boating industry: improving infrastructure and expanding access to public waters.
The bipartisan event was led by Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Don Davis (D-NC) and brought together congressional staff and industry leaders to discuss the critical role that federal policy plays in supporting safe, reliable, and modern boating access across the country.
Speakers highlighted how investments in boating infrastructure - such as boat ramps, marinas, dredging, and waterways maintenance - directly support economic growth, outdoor recreation, and public access. The recreational boating industry remains a uniquely American industry, supporting 812,000 jobs and generating $230 billion in annual economic impact. Notably, 95 percent of boats sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S., and 93 percent of manufacturers are small businesses.
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