Americans spend $887 billion in outdoor recreation annually.

Through this analysis all the economic activity generated by manufacturers, retailers, service providers, and thousands of other businesses supporting the outdoor recreation across the country will be quantified and incorporated into an annual Federal assessment of the national economy.

I am very excited to explore the industry with you today.

Outdoor recreation helps Americans get fit and lead healthy lives.

The outdoor recreation industry thrives when Americans are engaged.

Our goal is to continue that progress and ensure that the outdoor recreation industry remains a strong pillar in the United States economy.

In recognition of the outdoor recreation industry's growing influence, Congress passed the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act last year.

Deploying and promoting efficient use of spectrum is the two-sided solution we must adopt as wireless communications networks expand.

The free market is the most effective vehicle for continued spectrum development.

restricting free and open access to spectrum creates barriers to capital investment, innovation, deployment, and puts the Government in the position of picking winners and losers.

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