Key Issues

ADVOCACY IN THE STATES

Ranging from highly active to monitoring, on any day the industry is engaging on multiple advocacy issues across all 50 states.

RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Getting boaters out on the water is essential to the recreational boating industry’s success and doing so requires modern infrastructure. The recreational boating industry stands ready to support efforts to strengthen our nation’s infrastructure and work alongside policymakers to keep up with the challenges of growing demand.

CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT

Recreational boaters and anglers are the nation’s original conservationists and directly support environmental efforts through a voluntary user fee program called the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.

FREE & FAIR TRADE

While recreational boat building is a uniquely American made industry – with consumers across the world seeking out our products – marine manufacturers rely on free and fair trade, global supply chains, and a consistent business environment to remain competitive here at home and abroad.

RESPONSIBLE FUEL POLICY

Recreational boating consumers need access to safe, reliable fuel choices and strong consumer education and protection policies.

2020 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ISSUE BROCHURE

The recreational boating industry assembled and distributed an advocacy brochure highlighting the industry’s economic impact and key policy priorities to every presidential candidate and their staff.