[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 175 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 175

  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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 5, 2019

  Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mrs. Beatty, Ms. Frankel, and Mrs. 
Walorski) 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 1, 2019, 
      through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week.

Whereas over 141.6 million Americans go boating each year, including 71.1 
        million adults and 70.5 million children;
Whereas the recreational boating industry contributes $170.3 billion to the 
        national economy in direct, indirect, and induced spending, which 
        supports over 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 has 
        estimated that recreational boating and fishing contributes $36.9 
        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 1,300 active marine manufacturers in the United 
        States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States;
Whereas boaters are stewards of the environment, contributing $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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