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To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. H.R. 6452, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and to take actions to address such practices. H.R. 6530, to amend U.S. trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders. H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India. H.Res. 964, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210. S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. H.R. 6452, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and to take actions to address such practices. H.R. 6530, to amend U.S. trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders. H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India. H.Res. 964, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210. S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1607 A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.2372 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.3934 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.782 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. S.796 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. H.R.1229 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. S.974 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful. H.R.3443 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the provisions relating to drawback for exported merchandise. H.RES.587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress. S.1677 A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. H.R.5102 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. Issues relating to U.S. Korea FTA Issues relating to Vietnam Apparel Monitoring H.R.2362 To reduce the duty on certain golf club components. S.1707 A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components. H.R.6483 To provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. S.3439 A bill to provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. H.R.5724 To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2830 A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Implementation of H.R.4040 To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830: Support legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act Program HR 321/HR 782/HR 1002/HR 2942/S 796/S 1607/S 1677: Oppose legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency HR 1968/S 571: Oppose legislation that would revoke China's PNTR status HR 217/HR 624: Support legislation to lift the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba HR 957/HR 2880/S 527/S 970/S 1430: Oppose legislation amending the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act HR 708/HR 1229/S 364/S 947: Oppose legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies HR 2798: Support legislation to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Support legislation to grant Russia PNTR HR 910/HR 1729/HR 3920/S 122/S 1652/S 1792/S 1848: Support legislation to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance programs Support legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority Support legislation to implement the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea Support legislation that would provide U.S. imports from low-income countries with duty-free, quota-free trade status
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade with Asian countries and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;" S. 1919, the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2007;" S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA); South Korea FTA; Panama FTA China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China Currency Bills: HR 1002; Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act - S. 1677; Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act - S. 1607, HR 2942; Fair Currency Act of 2007 - S. 796, HR 782; China Churrency Manipulation Act of 2008 - S. 2813
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Panama, Korea Free Trade Agreements (No bill numbers) (Entire agreements) S. 2830/ H.R. 5724, U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Entire bill) S. 1677, Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1002, A Bill to Authorize Appropriate Action if the Negotiations with the People's Republic of China Regarding China's Undervalued Currency and Currency Manipulations are not Successful (Entire bill) S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade act (Entire bill) S. 796/ H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Panama, Korea Free Trade Agreements (no bill numbers) (Entire agreements) S. 2830/ H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Entire bill) S. 1677, Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1002, A Bill to Authorize Appropriate Action if the Negotiations with the People's Republic of China Regarding China's Undervalued Currency and Currency Manipulations are not Successfull (Entire bill) S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (Entire bill) S. 796/ H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830: Support legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act Program HR 321/HR 782/HR 1002/HR 2942/S 796/S 1607/S 1677: Oppose legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency HR 1968/S 571: Oppose legislation that would revoke China's PNTR status HR 217/HR 624: Support legislation to lift the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba HR 957/HR 2880/S 527/S 970/S 1430: Oppose legislation amending the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act HR 708/HR 1229/S 364/S 947: Oppose legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies HR 2798: Support legislation to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Support legislation to grant Russia PNTR HR 910/HR 1729/HR 3920/S 122/S 1652/S 1792/S 1848: Support legislation to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance programs Support legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority Support legislation to implement the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea Support legislation that would provide U.S. imports from low-income countries with duty-free, quota-free trade status
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. H.R. 6452, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and to take actions to address such practices. H.R. 6530, to amend U.S. trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders. H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India. H.Res. 964, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210. S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1607 A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.4040 To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. S.2045 A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. S.2372 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.3934 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.782 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. S.796 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. H.R.1229 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. S.974 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful. H.R.3443 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the provisions relating to drawback for exported merchandise. H.RES.587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress. S.1677 A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. H.R.5102 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. Issues relating to U.S. Korea FTA Issues relating to Vietnam Apparel Monitoring H.R.2362 To reduce the duty on certain golf club components. S.1707 A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components. H.R.6483 To provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. S.3439 A bill to provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. H.RES.1092 Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724 To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2830 A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830: Support legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act Program HR 321/HR 782/HR 1002/HR 2942/S 796/S 1607/S 1677: Oppose legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency HR 1968/S 571: Oppose legislation that would revoke China's PNTR status HR 217/HR 624: Support legislation to lift the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba HR 957/HR 2880/S 527/S 970/S 1430: Oppose legislation amending the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act HR 708/HR 1229/S 364/S 947: Oppose legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies HR 2798: Support legislation to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Support legislation to grant Russia PNTR HR 910/HR 1729/HR 3920/S 122/S 1652/S 1792/S 1848: Support legislation to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance programs Support legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority Support legislation to implement the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea Support legislation that would provide U.S. imports from low-income countries with duty-free, quota-free trade status
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA); South Korea FTA; Panama FTA China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China Currency Bills: HR 1002; Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act - S. 1677; Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act - S. 1607, HR 2942; Fair Currency Act of 2007 - S. 796, HR 782; China Churrency Manipulation Act of 2008 - S. 2813
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade with Asian countries and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;" S. 1919, the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2007;" S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar, and for other purposes. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes; jointly to Transportation; Ways & Means; and Foreign Affairs. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes; to Judiciary. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; jointly to Ways & Means; Foreign Affairs; Judiciary; and Financial Services. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes; to Foreign Affairs. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices; to Foreign Affairs. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India; to Ways & Means. S. 364, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes; to Finance. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to Banking. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830: Support legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act Program HR 321/HR 782/HR 1002/HR 2942/S 796/S 1607/S 1677: Oppose legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency HR 1968/S 571: Oppose legislation that would revoke China's PNTR status HR 1026/HR 2819/S 1673: Support legislation to end Administration restrictions on the sale of U.S. agriculture to Cuba HR 217/HR 624: Support legislation to lift the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba HR 957/HR 2880/S 527/S 970/S 1430: Oppose legislation amending the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act HR 708/HR 1229/S 364/S 947: Oppose legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies HR 2798: Support legislation to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Support legislation to grant Russia PNTR HR 910/HR 1729/HR 3920/S 122/S 1652/S 1792/S 1848: Support legislation to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance programs Support legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority Support legislation to implement the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea Support legislation that would provide U.S. imports from low-income countries with duty-free, quote-free trade status
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA); South Korea FTA; Panama FTA China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China Currency Bills: HR 1002; Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act - S. 1677; Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act - S. 1607, HR 2942; Fair Currency Act of 2007 - S. 796, HR 782; China Churrency Manipulation Act of 2008 - S. 2813
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1677, Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (Entire bill) Panama, Korea Free Trade Agreements (no bill numbers) (Entire Agreements) S. 2830/ H.R. 5724, U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Entire bill) S. 1677, Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1002 - A bill to authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful. (Entire bill) S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (Entire bill) S. 796/ H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade with Asian countries and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;" S. 1919, the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2007;" S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1607 A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.4040 To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. S.2045 A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. S.2372 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.3934 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.782 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. S.796 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. H.R.1229 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. S.974 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful. H.R.3443 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the provisions relating to drawback for exported merchandise. H.RES.587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress. S.1677 A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. H.R.5102 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. Issues relating to U.S. Korea FTA Issues relating to Vietnam Apparel Monitoring H.R.2362 To reduce the duty on certain golf club components. S.1707 A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components. H.R.5724 To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.RES.1092 Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2830 A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar, and for other purposes. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes; jointly to Transportation; Ways & Means; and Foreign Affairs. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes; to Judiciary. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices; to Foreign Affairs. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India; to Ways & Means. S. 364, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes; to Finance.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830: Support legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act Program HR 321/HR 782/HR 1002/HR 2942/S 796/S 1607/S 1677: Oppose legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency HR 1968/S 571: Oppose legislation that would revoke China's PNTR status HR 1026/HR 2819/S 1673: Support legislation to end Administration restrictions on the sale of U.S. agriculture to Cuba HR 217/HR 624: Support legislation to lift the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba HR 957/HR 2880/S 527/S 970/S 1430: Oppose legislation amending the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act HR 708/HR 1229/S 364/S 947: Oppose legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies HR 2798: Support legislation to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Support legislation to grant Russia PNTR HR 910/HR 1729/HR 3920/S 122/S 1652/S 1792/S 1848: Support legislation to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance programs Support legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority Support legislation to implement the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea
Client expense: $498,202 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA); South Korea FTA; Panama FTA China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China Currency Bills: HR 1002, S. 1677, S. 1607, HR 2942, S. 796, HR 782
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade with Asian countries and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;" S. 1919, the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2007;" S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1607 A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.4040 To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. S.2045 A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. S.2372 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.3934 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.782 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. S.796 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. H.R.1229 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. S.974 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful. H.R.3443 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the provisions relating to drawback for exported merchandise. H.RES.587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress. S.1677 A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. H.R.5102 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. Issues relating to U.S. Columbia FTA Issues relating to U.S. Korea FTA Issues relating to Vietnam Appareal Monitoring H.R.2362 To reduce the duty on certain golf club components. S.1707 A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007, S. 122 Fair Currency Act of 2007, S. 796 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007, H.R. 1042 New Partnership for Development Act of 2007, H.R. 3905 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007, H.R. 2942 U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H.R. 3688 United States-Columbia Free Trade Agreement United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement United States-Panama Free Trade Agreement United States-Peru Free Trade Agreement WTO issues Discussions regarding China currency and trade issues Discussions regarding various trade issues--accountability Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007, S. 1607 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007, S. 1677 Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007, S. 1848 China Currency Legislation, H.R. 1002 Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007, H.R. 1848 To Reform the Trade Advisory Committee system, H.R. 3204 Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007, H.R. 3920 CAFTA Discussion re Dominican Republic labor rights issues Trade Promotion Authority Afghanistan Trade Preferences Trade Reform Discussions Andean Trade Promotion Drug Eradication Act
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting Asian nation trade and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;" S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful;" S. 1919, the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2007;" H.R. 2764, "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008" (Division D, Title I, "Department of Treasury Appropriations;" Division J, Title V, "Multilateral Economic Assistance")
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Legislation to amend U.S. trade laws with respect to steel and the Tariff Act of 1930; Legislation addressing China's manipulation of its currency H.R. 321, H.R. 782, H.R. 1002, H.R. 2942, S. 1607, S. 1677; Legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies H.R. 3905, S. 652; Legislation to strengthen U.S. trade enforcement programs H.R. 169, H.R. 1278, S. 445, S. 460, S. 1919;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $240,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Africa Growth and Opportunity Act legislation to amend AGOA; Agriculture (H.R. 2419; S. 1422; S. 1460; S. 1872; S. 1904); Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830); China Currency (H.R. 321; H.R. 782; H.R. 1002; H.R. 2942; S. 1607; S. 1677); China PNTR (H.R. 1958; S. 571); DR-CAFTA implementation cumulation; GSP legislation to amend the Generalized System of Preferences; Footwear legislation to eliminate footwear tariffs;
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement (FTA) - HR 3688; S. 2113; South Korea FTA, Colombia FTA; Panama FTA Trade Promotion Authority: HR 1042 China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China Currency bills: HR 1002, S. 1677, S. 1607, HR 2942, S. 796, HR 782
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Columbia FTA, Peru FTA, Panama FTA Trade Promotion Authority: HR 1042 China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China currency bills: HR 1002, S. 1677, S. 1607, S. 796, HR 782
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
China trade/export promotion, foreign trade barriers, Brazil trade - no bill; Iraq reconstruction activities - no bill; China currency and trade related legislation (H.R. 321, H.R. 571, H.R. 782, S. 796, H.R. 1002, H.R 708, H.R. 1229, S. 974, S. 364, H.R.1958, S.571, S.1607, S.1677, H.R.2942, H.R.294, H.R.1127, H.R.3272, H.R.3273); Trade promotion authority extension (H.R.1042); Peru Free Trade Agreement (H.R.3688, S. 2113); Trade Adjustment Assistance (H.R.910, H.R.1729, H.R.3801, S.122).
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830: Support legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act Program HR 321/HR 782/HR 1002/HR 2942/S 796/S 1607/S 1677: Oppose legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency HR 1968/S 571: Oppose legislation that would revoke China's PNTR status HR 1026/HR 2819/S 1673: Support legislation to end Administration restrictions on the sale of US agriculture to Cuba
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
US-Korea Free Trade Agreement (no bill numbers); Environmental Goods and Services Agreement (no bill numbers); Doha Round; China-related trade issues (HR 1002, HR 571, etc.); export controls (S 2000)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Haiti (H.R. 1001); Labor (H.R. 1910; H.R. 1992; S. 367); LDC Trade Relief (S. 652); Taiwan (H.Con.Res. 137); Taxation (H.R. 2600); Trade Balance (H.R. 169); Trade Enforcement (H.R. 169; H.R. 1278; S. 445; S. 460); Trade Policy (H.Res. 336; S.Con.Res. 11); Trade Promotion Authority – legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority; Trade Remedy Laws (H.R. 708; H.R. 782; H.R. 1127; H.R. 1229; H.R. 2714; H.R. 2942; S. 364; S. 796; S. 974; S. 1440); US-Colombia FTA; US-Korea FTA; US-Panama FTA; US-Peru FTA; Vietnam textile monitoring program; WTO Doha Round negotiations Africa Growth and Opportunity Act – legislation to amend AGOA; Agriculture (H.R. 2419; S. 1422; S. 1460; S. 1872; S. 1904); Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830); China Currency (H.R. 321; H.R. 782; H.R. 1002; H.R. 2942; S. 1607; S. 1677); China PNTR (H.R. 1958; S. 571); DR-CAFTA implementation – cumulation; GSP – legislation to amend the Generalized System of Preferences; Footwear – legislation to eliminate footwear tariffs;
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
China trade/export promotion/China "catch all" regulations - no bill; Iraq reconstruction activities - no bill; foreign trade barriers - no bill; export promotion activities and China currency issues (H.R. 321, H.R. 571, H.R. 782, S. 796, H.R. 1002, H.R. 708, H.R. 1229, S. 974, S. 364, H.R. 1958, S. 571, S. 1607, S. 1677, H.R. 2942); Trade promotion authority extension (H.R. 1042)
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Columbia FTA, Peru FTA, Panama FTA Trade Promotion Authority: HR 1042 China: Strategic Economic Dialogue, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, Joint Economic Commission China currency bills: HR 1002, S. 1677, S. 1607, S. 796, HR 782
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1002 - a bill to authorize appropriate action if negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding undervalued currency are not successful - all provisions; H.R. 782 & S. 796 - bills to provide that exchange rate misalignment by a foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy - entire bill; H.R. 1830 - The Andean Trade Preference Extension Act - provisions relating to imports of textiles & apparel; U.S. - China trade relations - legislative and administrative actions relating to duties and quotas on imports; Bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTAs) negotiations - monitor U.S. position on textiles and apparel. Federal Register Notice, 72 FR 2860, "Textile and Apparel Products from Vietnam: Import Monitoring Program" - all provisions; Federal Register Notice, 72 FR 8808, Generalized Systems of Preferences (GSP) - all provisions relating to waivers of Competitive Need Limitations (CNLs) for imports of Indian Jewelry;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful" Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful" Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 796/H.R. 782, the "Fair Currency Act of 2007;" S. 974, the "Stopping Overseas Subsidies (SOS) Act;" H.R. 1229, the "NME Trade Remedy Act of 2007;" H.R. 1002, a bill to "authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful" Monitoring of legislative and executive branch activities affecting trade and alleged currency manipulation by trading partners; S. 1607, the "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007;" S. 1677, the "Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007;"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
H.R. 1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful.
Client expense: $56,250 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support H.R. 1026, H.R. 2819, S-1673 -- Legislation to end Administration restrictions on the sale of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. Support H.R. 217, H.R. 624 -- Legislation to lift the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba. Oppose H.R. 957, H.R. 2880, S-527, S-970, S-1430 -- Legislation amending the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act. Oppose H.R. 708, H.R. 1229, S-364, S 947 -- Legislation to apply countervailing duties to non-market economies. Support H.R. 2798 -- Legislation to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Support Legislation to grant Russia permanent normal trade relations. Support H.R. 910, H.R. 1729, S-122, S-1652 -- Legislation to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance programs. Support Legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority. Support Legislation to implement the Free Trade Agreements with Peru, Colombia, Panama and Korea. Support H.R. 1830 - Legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act program. Oppose H.R. 321, H.R. 782, H.R. 1002, H.R. 2942, S-796, S-1607, S-1677 -- Legislation that attempts to address the value of China's currency. Oppose H.R. 1968, S-571 -- Legislation that would revoke China's permanent normal trade relations status.
Client expense: $1,492,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office