Policy Priorities Shared at ABC
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On Day Two of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s
American Boating Congress yesterday, congressional and Biden administration officials, along with industry advocates, spoke about policy and partnerships to the hundreds in virtual attendance.
Rep. Chris Pappas
The Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award was presented to Bruce Van Wagoner of Wells Fargo Distribution Finance for his service and commitment to boating advocacy. Van Wagoner
The day’s speakers, appearing in quick succession to maximize time in the hour and a half session and many repeating the word “bipartisan,” included Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.-01), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.-12), Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.-27), U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Jeff Krause of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Senior Advisor to the President and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond, Sen. Roger Wic