Chincoteague Mayor Bowden Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Chincoteague Mayor Denise Bowden from a Dec. 2, 2025, legislative hearing on the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (H.R. 5063):
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Assateague Island, VA is such a valuable resource for recreation to not only to our locals but also to our 1.0 million plus visitors each year. Between the golden sands of sunbathing, the rich fishing areas, to the swimmers a . . .
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Assateague Island, VA is such a valuable resource for recreation to not only to our locals but also to our 1.0 million plus visitors each year. Between the golden sands of sunbathing, the rich fishing areas, to the swimmers a . . .