Joe Manchin
U.S. Recreational Boating Industry Gathers in Washington, D.C.
Employees from across all sectors of the U.S. recreational boating industry are gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC today and tomorrow for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) to advocate on behalf of the industry’s 350,000 workers and 82 million boaters. With the unofficial start to boating season just under a month away on Memorial Day weekend, ABC gives members of the U.S. recreational boating industry a timely platform to meet with legislators and other decision makers on Capitol Hill, hear from prominent economic and political speakers and participate all while meeting with colleagues from around the country.
American Boating Congress Brings Industry Leaders to D.C.
The 2013 American Boating Congress (ABC) announced its lineup of speakers, featuring a group of policy specialists and industry authorities, as well as legislative and regulatory officials including Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV). NMMA President, Thom Dammrich says, “We are delighted to welcome this broad spectrum of industry advocates, policy experts and legislative decision-makers to the 2013 American Boating Congress. Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI): Currently serving his 8th term as a Member of Congress, Rep.
