[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 871 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 871

  Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2, 2018, 
      through June 10, 2018, as National Fishing and Boating Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 7, 2018

  Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. MacArthur, and Ms. 
   Frankel of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in 
  addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
                               concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2, 2018, 
      through June 10, 2018, as National Fishing and Boating Week.

Whereas over 142 million Americans go boating each year, including 71.1 million 
        adults and 70.5 million children;
Whereas the recreational boating industry contributes $121.5 billion to the 
        national economy in direct, indirect, and induced spending, which 
        supports over 34,000 businesses and 650,000 direct and indirect jobs in 
        the United States;
Whereas the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce has 
        estimated that recreational boating and fishing contributes $38.2 
        billion to the United States gross domestic product;
Whereas 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the United 
        States;
Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active marine manufacturers in the United 
        States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States;
Whereas boaters are stewards of the environment, contributing $600 million in 
        excise taxes annually to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust 
        Fund which funds habitat conservation and restoration efforts, 
        preserving our natural resources for future generations; and
Whereas boating provides opportunities for families to be together, appeals to 
        all age groups, and has a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and 
        scholastic performance of those who participate: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of National Fishing and 
        Boating Week; and
            (2) recognizes that the recreational boating community and 
        the boating industry of the United States should be commended 
        for their numerous contributions to the economy of the United 
        States, the well-being of United States citizens, and 
        responsible environmental stewardship of water resources of the 
        United States.
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