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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Bill
Alexandria, VA – July 11, 2018 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200, a bipartisan bill that includes the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fis... Full story
Recognizing 40 Years Of the Legislation That Established U.S. Fishing Boundaries
Washington, D.C. - April 20, 2016 Tonight, recreational and commercial fishing representatives, Members of Congress, and key former and current individuals from the administration gathered on Capitol... Full story
Sportfishing Industry Lists 2015 Top Recreational Fishing Advocacy Accomplishments
Alexandria, VA – December 15 – 2015 - Over the course of 2015, numerous legislative, public policy and advocacy activities occurred that will have a lasting impact on recreational fishing's fut... Full story
Recreational Saltwater Fishing Coalition Lauds House Legislation
Washington, D.C. - June 2, 2015 – A coalition of organizations representing the saltwater recreational fishing and boating community congratulated the U.S. House of Representatives on its passage o... Full story
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Manager for the Keep Florida Fishing Initiative
Alexandria, VA – June 3, 2015 - The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Gary Jennings, a life-long, avid angler and boater, has joined the ASA staff as the Manager o... Full story
Legislation Advances to Benefit Saltwater Recreational Fishing
Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2015 – Leaders in the recreational fishing and boating community yesterday highlighted the progress in elevating the importance of saltwater recreational fishing in the nat... Full story
New Report Demonstrates Potential Economic Gains from Reallocations
Alexandria, Va. – May 12, 2015 – A report released today further demonstrates the importance of reviewing how the nation’s marine fisheries are allocated between the recreational and commercial secto... Full story
NMMA Analysis 2014 Election
The 2014 midterm elections have come and gone. So what does that mean for our industry and your business? Read on for complete election coverage and analysis from NMMA's government relations experts.... Full story
Recreational Boating/Fishing Leaders Send Letter to Congress
More than 200 leaders in the recreational fishing and boating industries are asking Senate and House members by way of a letter, to support key policy changes to saltwater recreational fisheries... Full story
Veteran Fisheries Conservation and Industry Advocate to Retire in June 2014
Alexandria, VA – May 13, 2014 – After decades of dedicated service to the recreational fishing industry; fisheries resource conservation and management; and advocating on behalf of both, American Spo...
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Underwhelmed By House Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Bill
Washington, D.C. – May 29, 2014 – As Congress continues exploring reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the primary law governing U.S... Full story
As Marine Fisheries Legislation Heats Up, It's Time to Revamp the Federal Management System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress is moving forward quickly to revise the federal act that governs our nation’s marine resources. The sportfishing and boating industries, along with recreational sal... Full story
Senate Hearing Explores Southeast Marine Fisheries Management Issues
American Sportfishing Association Alexandria, VA – November 14, 2013 - With much of the controversy surrounding federal management of saltwater recreational fishing centered in the South Atlantic and... Full story