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Recreational marine industry takes center stage at Congressional Boating Caucus event

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 23 Sep 16:54 BST September 18, 2025
Recreational marine industry takes center stage at Congressional Boating Caucus event © National Marine Manufacturers Association

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, members of Congress, staff, and policy leaders gathered at the U.S. Capitol for an exclusive briefing hosted by the Congressional Boating Caucus, which offered a deep dive into the impact and priorities of the recreational marine industry.

The event drew staff and Members from more than 50 House and Senate offices, including key committees like Appropriations and House Transporation & Infrastructure, and representation from coastal, Great Lakes, and inland states, underscoring the nationwide reach of recreational boating.

Attendees heard from Congressional Boating Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Don Davis (D-NC), along with NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer and Peter Barrett, Senior Vice President of Smoker Craft, on the industry's vital role in the American economy.

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