Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007

WTO negotiations; US rice trade with Japan; US Rice trade with Iraq; Biotech issues in rice trade; Rice market access in EU, Korea, and Japan; US-Colombia FTA; Imported fertilizer issues (HR 443 and 445); US-Cuba Ag Trade (HR 1026 and S 1673)

Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.

International trade and sanctions policies and legislation. Policies toward Cuba. H.R. 1026, Agriculture Export Facilitation Act of 2007. S. 1673, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007. S. 3260 and House Draft, FY 2009 Financial Services Appropriations, provisions relating to Cuba.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 624, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

International trade and sanctions policies and legislation. Policies toward Cuba. H.R. 1026, Agriculture Export Facilitation Act of 2007. S. 1673, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007. S. 3260 and House Draft, FY 2009 Financial Services Appropriations, provisions relating to Cuba.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

Monitoring and tracking of WTO negotiations; Columbia and Korea FTAs; Rice trade with Japan/WTO committments; HR 2819 - promoting agriculture exports to Cuba - Cuba Trade S 1673 - promoting agriculture exports to Cuba - Cuba Trade HR 1026 Agriculture Export Facilitation Act - Cuba Trade HR 443 - to suspend antidumping duty orders on urea imports from Russia to Ukraine HR 445 - to terminate limitation on imports of ammonium nitrate from Russia

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 624, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

International trade and sanctions policies and legislation. Policies toward Cuba. H.R. 1026, Agriculture Export Facilitation Act of 2007. S. 1673, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

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

WTO negotiations; Colombia FTA; Korea FTA; H.R. 2819 - promoting agriculture exports to Cuba; S.-1673 - promoting agriculture exports to Cuba - Cuba Trade/All Sections H.R. 1026 - Agriculture Export Facilitation Act - Cuba Trade/All Sections; H.R. 443 - To suspend antidumping duty orders on urea imports from Russia and Ukraine (includes title and issue) H.R. 445-to terminate limitation on imports of ammonium nitrate from Russia (includes title and issue)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 2491, Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. H.R. 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. H.R. 2629, To restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. S. 887, A bill to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer coooperatives. U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement; provisons relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. H.R. 445, A bill to terminate limitations on imports of ammonium nitrate from the Russian Federation; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. U.S.Department of Agriculture GSM Export Credit Program; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. U.S. Department of Agriculture Export Programs, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 624, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.

H.R. 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. H.R. 2629, To restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture; provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives.

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

International trade and sanctions policies and legislation. Policies toward Cuba. H.R. 1026, Agriculture Export Facilitation Act of 2007. S. 1673, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 624, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, to express that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.

H.R. 1026 Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007, provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. H.R. 2629 To restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture, provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. S. 887 A bill to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture, provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement, agriculture trade provisions. H.R. 443 To suspend the antidumping duty orders on imports of solid urea from Russia and Ukraine, provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. H.R. 445 To terminate the limitations on imports of ammonium nitrate from the Russian Federation, provisions relating to agriculture and farmer cooperatives.

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

International trade and sanctions policies and legislation. Policies toward Cuba. H.R. 1026, Agriculture Export Facilitation Act of 2007. S. 1673, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 624, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1026, Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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