Federal legislation and policies can have a significant impact on the work of state boating law administrators. NASBLA monitors relevant activity in Congress, the White House, and federal agencies and updates its members with timely information. We also work in conjunction with other associations to communicate members’ interests, views, and needs to government policy makers.
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LATEST NEWS
Senate Passes Clean Boating Act
The Clean Boating Act was passed unanimously this morning by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. This follows on the heels of the passage of the same legislation by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure last week.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to contact their Congressional delegations - your efforts helped tremendously. But our work is not yet done.
Now that the Clean Boating Act has passed both House and Senate Committees, both bodies must now vote on the legislation. If you have not done so yet, please take a few moments to call or e-mail your Congressional delegation and urge them to support this legislation. For more information on the issue, as well as to contact your Members of Congress, please go to www.boatblue.org.
NASBLA urges Congressional leaders to capitalize on the bill’s momentum, expediting its movement through the full House of Representatives and Senate and quickly sending it to the President for his signature into law well in advance of the September 2008 deadline.
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund
Clean Boating Act of 2008
Marine Security Grants Act
17-Character HIN
Committee Issues
Homeland Security & Emergency Response
Waterways Management
RBS Grants Administration & Program Performance
News and Resources
Marine Tactical Magazine
Washington Wrap-Up Archives
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The Library of Congress site for federal legislative information 
USCG Office of Boating Safety
BoatUS
States Organization For Boating Access
National Marine Manufacturers Association
For more information on these issues, please contact our Washington Office directly at 859.225.9487 or by e-mailing matt@nasbla.org.
