Weekly Policy Watch Updates From The ASA
- January 24, 2025
Your weekly look at how ASA’s government affairs team is hard at work supporting sound fisheries policies throughout the country.
ASA Congratulates President Trump on Inauguration, Looks Forward to Advancing Industry Priorities Together
ASA extends our congratulations to President Trump and Vice President Vance on their inauguration yesterday. A strong partnership between elected officials, federal agencies and the recreational fishing community is critical to the success of the sportfishing industry and its $230 billion economic impact on the U.S. economy.
We look forward to working with the new administration to promote the economic benefits of recreational angling, which supports 1.1 million jobs in the U.S. Additionally, we are optimistic that through better data collection, sound science and improved management, we will conserve our natural resources and improve fish habitat. ASA is also encouraged by the opportunity to work with new appointees at NOAA and the Fish & Wildlife Service to expand access to fishing, meaning more days on the water and growth for the industry.
Click the link below to learn more about the recreational fishing community’s policy priorities in 2025 and beyond.