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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on the Florida Keys Coastal Economy
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
Senator Marco Rubio held a in Marathon, Florida, to discuss the economic opportunities and challenges facing small businesses in the Florida Keys. The hearing focused on the region's reliance on tourism, recreational fishing, and diving industries.
This hearing serves as a formal record for the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business to gather testimony on the economic health of the Florida Keys, which supports a significant portion of Florida's $11.5 billion saltwater recreational fishing industry.
Who It Affects
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Small business owners in the Florida Keys
These businesses rely on the tourism and fishing industries discussed during the hearing.
Recreational anglers
The hearing addressed the economic impact and regulatory environment of saltwater fishing in Florida.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on October 4, 2019, in Marathon, Florida.
- Approximately 5 million people visit the Florida Keys annually.
- Saltwater recreational fishing in Florida has an estimated economic impact of $11.5 billion.
- The saltwater fishing industry in Florida supports over 106,000 jobs.
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- In the last fiscal year, 2.3 million saltwater recreational fishing licenses were sold in Florida.
- Total revenue from saltwater license sales in Florida reached $37 million in the last fiscal year.
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Focus on Coastal Economic Resilience
The hearing highlights a federal interest in linking local tourism-based economies in the Florida Keys to broader national economic metrics like those provided by NOAA.
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