[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 174 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 174

  Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, 
    through June 9, 2019, as ``National Fishing and Boating Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 30, 2019

    Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, 
    through June 9, 2019, as ``National Fishing and Boating Week''.

Whereas more than 141,600,000 people in the United States go boating each year, 
        including approximately 71,100,000 adults and 70,500,000 children;
Whereas, in 2018, the recreational boating industry contributed an estimated 
        $170,300,000,000 to the national economy in direct, indirect, and 
        induced spending, supporting more than 35,000 businesses and 691,000 
        direct and indirect jobs in the United States;
Whereas the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce estimated 
        that recreational boating and fishing accounted for $36,900,000,000 of 
        real gross output in the United States in 2016;
Whereas 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the United 
        States;
Whereas there are approximately 1,300 active marine manufacturers in the United 
        States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States;
Whereas boaters are stewards of the environment, contributing approximately 
        $600,000,000 in excise taxes annually to the Sport Fish Restoration and 
        Boating Trust Fund, which funds habitat conservation and restoration 
        efforts, preserving the natural resources of the United States 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 Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, 
        through June 9, 2019, as ``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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