b'tion.Startbyreachingouttoyourinspiringaction.Together,wecanTo call your representative or senators representativesinCongress.Sharebuildbridgeswithpolicymakerstodial the Capitol switchboard at 202-your personal storyhow your busi- championinitiativesthatempower225-3121. As always, PVA staff stand ness operates, the challenges you face,ourindustryandenrichthelivesofready to assist with this outreach.and the impact your vessel has on thethe passengers we serve.community. When you humanize theWe hope to see you at the 2025 PVA issues, you make them tangible andTo identify your federal, elected rep- SpringFly-in.Untilthen,PVAstaff compelling for your representatives. resentatives,followthislinktothestand ready to help with your outreach Library of Congress address look-up.and messaging to policymakers. Attendtownhalls,participatein PVAFly-ins,andinviteyourrep-resentativestotouryourvessels. Theresnobetterwayforapolicy-makertograsptheimportanceof our industry than by experiencing it firsthand. Build rapport, express ap-preciation for their support, and be a resource for information. Advocacy is not just about asking for change; its about being a part of the conver-sation and identifying solutions that work for everyone.SEIZE THE MOMENTThe new administration and Congress bring fresh opportunities to nurture partnerships with federal policymak-ers.Infrastructureinvestment,tax policy, climate action, waterway safe-ty and security and more are all issues thatwillimpactPVAmembersand will be on the agenda in Washington over the next two years. The passenger vessel industry can position itself as an essential partner in addressing each of these issues. BE THE CHANGEYour voice matters. Whether you op-erate a single boat or a fleet of vessels, you have an important story to tell, a community to represent, and a vision for the future. Policymakers need to hear from the people who know this industry bestyou.AsmembersofthePVA,letscom-mittoreachingout,educating,and 41 DECEMBER 2024'