To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
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2008 · first_quarter · Agriculture
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (also known as the Andean Trade promotion and drug eradication act) until February 29, 2008. ATPDEA provides Duty Free Access to the US Market for Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Columbia for approximately 5,600 products, including many in sectors of vital importance to women. HR 3427, to prohibit the revocation of waivers in the competitive need limit under the generalized system of preferences. HR 3905, to provide additional trade preference programs for least developed countries.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (also known as the Andean Trade promotion and drug eradication act) until February 29, 2008. ATPDEA provides Duty Free Access to the US Market for Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Columbia for approximately 5,600 products, including many in sectors of vital importance to women. HR 3427, to prohibit the revocation of waivers in the competitive need limit under the generalized system of preferences. HR 3905, to provide additional trade preference programs for least developed countries.
Client expense: $7,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (also known as the Andean Trade promotion and drug eradication act) until February 29, 2008. ATPDEA provides Duty Free Access to the US Market for Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Columbia for approximately 5,600 products, including many in sectors of vital importance to women. HR 3427, to prohibit the revocation of waivers in the competitive need limit under the generalized system of preferences. HR 3905, to provide additional trade preference programs for least developed countries.
Client expense: $10,937 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (also known as the Andean Trade promotion and drug eradication act) until February 29, 2008. ATPDEA provides Duty Free Access to the US Market for Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Columbia for approximately 5,600 products, including many in sectors of vital importance to women. HR 3427, to prohibit the revocation of waivers in the competitive need limit under the generalized system of preferences. HR 3905, to provide additional trade preference programs for least developed countries.
Client expense: $18,480 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1830, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (also knows as the Andean Trade promotion and drug eradication act) until February 29, 2008. ATPDEA provides Duty free access to the US market for Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Columbia for approximately 5,600 products, including many in sectors of vital importance to women. HR 3427, to prohibit the revocation of waivers of the competitive need limit under the generalized system of preferences. HR 3905, to provide additional trade preference programs for least developed countries.
Client expense: $18,480 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S 122 - Trade Adjustment Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.1607: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1677: A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. S 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 552 - Calling on People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms Doing Business in China 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. HR 1830 - To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. HR 3375 - To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months H.R. 3589: to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. H.R.5665: to impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States. H.RES.1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $515,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 · Transportation
Coast Guard Authorization Act (HR1830/S1892); Vessel Emissions Reduction (S1499); Ballast Water Management (S1578); MARPOL Air Emission (HR802); Maritime and Cargo Security Regs (10+2 Rule; AES Regs); Vessel NPDES Permits; Climate Change policy.
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264/H.R. 1830, Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 S. 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act S.1677, The Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 S.1607, The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement The following issues did not have any specific legislation introduced: Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs An agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)(68 FR 68140) Issues related to Trade Adjustment Assistance Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China China's Anti-Monopoly Law China's standards setting regime and policies China's government procurement policies Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) Negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
Client expense: $24,030,000 · 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), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), 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)
HR 552: Calling on the People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms doing Business in China. Issue: Trade H.R. 2942: the Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007. Issue: Trade H. R. 1229: The Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 1607: The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 1677: The Currency Reform and Market Access Bill of 2007. Issue: Trade H.R. 3375: To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months. Issue: Trade S. 1919: Trade Enforcement Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 122: Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 1848: Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance act of 2007. Issue: Trade HR. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act. Issue: Trade HRES 1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Issue: Trade HRES 1077: Whereas March 10, 2008, marked the 49th anniversary of a historic uprising against Chinese rule over the Tibetan people, which forced His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, to escape into... (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House). Issue: Trade
Client expense: $1,472,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008 H.R.782, H.R.2942 and S.796, the Fair Currency Act of 2007.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), 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: $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 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)
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.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Colombia Free Trade Agreement Korea Free Trade Agreement Legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, as well as CBP staffing and facilities (not yet introduced) An agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no specific legislation introduced) An agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no specific legislation introduced) U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders 10+2 Advance Trade Data requirements - Proposed Rule S.1677, "The Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007" S.1607, "The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007" U.S.-Korea economic relations and U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China China's Anti-Monopoly Law China's standards setting regime and policies China's government procurement policies China's IPR policies Panama Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3273, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Program and reauthorization H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 S. 3083/H.R. 6180, TRADE Act of 2008 H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act S. 970, the Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 H. Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008
Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S 122 - Trade Adjustment Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.1607: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1677: A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. S 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 552 - Calling on People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms Doing Business in China 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. HR 1830 - To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. HR 3375 - To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months H.R. 3589: to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. H.R.5665: to impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States. H.RES.1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008 H.R.782, H.R.2942 and S.796, the Fair Currency Act of 2007.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 552: Calling on the People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms doing Business in China. Issue: Trade H.R. 2942: the Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007. Issue: Trade H. R. 1229: The Monmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 1607: The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 1677: The Currency Reform and Market Access Bill of 2007. Issue: Trade H.R. 3375: To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months. Issue: Trade S. 1919: Trade Enforcement Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 122: Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007. Issue: Trade S. 1848: Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007. Issue: Trade HR. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act. Issue: Trade HRES 1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Issue: Trade HRES 1077: Whereas March 10, 2008, marked the 49th anniversary of a historic uprising against Chinese rule over the Tibetan people, which forced His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, to escape into... (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House). Issue: Trade
Client expense: $1,219,600 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Market Access of 2007; H.R. 1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; H.R. 782, H.R. 2942 & S. 796, the Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 3905, the New Partnership for Development Act of 2007; S. 1607, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; S. 796 & H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; Issues related to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688 & S. 2113); Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement; H.R. 2714; To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United States...; Issues related to the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority; Issues related to the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement; Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; Issues related to teh Duty Free Quota Program, Issues related to the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA); (H.R. 5365), The Digital Television Transistion Consumer Relief Act of 2008; Opposed to a proposed interpretation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to revoke the so-called "First Sale Rule".
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S./EU Cooperation - Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) Strategic economic Dialogue and Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - U.S. China Dialogues SPP - U.S. Mexico, Canada Dialogue H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905 - New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3273 - United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 First Sale Rule Revocation S. 3083/H.R. 6180, TRADE Act of 2008 H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act S. 970, Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 H. Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Russia's accession to the WTO PNTR Status for Russia Repeal of the Jackson-Vanik Legislation U.S.- Russia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.- Russia Economic Dialog U.S.- Central Asia TIFA Agreement U.S.- Russia Bilateral IPR Agreement Draft legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, as well as CBP staffing and facilities. U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs U.S. C-TPAT program and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Delays, staffing, and cargo inspection procedures and U.S. Department of Homeland Security polices at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders. 10+2 Advance Trade Data requirements S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all trade provisions S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all trade provisions
Client expense: $7,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S 122 - Trade Adjustment Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.1607: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1677: A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. S 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 552 - Calling on People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms Doing Business in China 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. HR 1830 - To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. HR 3375 - To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months H.R. 3589: to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. H.R.5665: to impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States. H.RES.1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), 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)
S.1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Market Access of 2007; H.R. 1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; H.R. 782, H.R. 2942 & S. 796, the Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 3905, the New Partnership for Development Act of 2007; S. 1607, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; S. 796 & H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; Issues related to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688 & S. 2113); Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement; H.R. 2714; To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United States...; Issues related to the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority; Issues related to the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement; Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; Issues related to teh Duty Free Quota Program, Issues related to the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA); (H.R. 5365), The Digital Television Transistion Consumer Relief Act of 2008; Opposed to a proposed interpretation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to revoke the so-called "First Sale Rule".
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 552: Calling on the People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms doing Business in China H.R. 2942: the Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007 H. R. 1229: The Monmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 S. 1607 The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2007 S. 1677: The Currency Reform and Market Access Bill of 2007 H.R. 3375: To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months. S. 1919: Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 122: Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S. 1848: Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance act of 2007 HR. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act HRES 1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. HRES 1077: Whereas March 10, 2008, marked the 49th anniversary of a historic uprising against Chinese rule over the Tibetan people, which forced His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, to escape into... (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)
Client expense: $920,600 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
U.S./EU Cooperation - Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) Strategic economic Dialogue and Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - U.S. China Dialogues SPP - U.S. Mexico, Canada Dialogue H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905 - New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3273 - United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 First Sale Rule Revocation S. 3083/H.R. 6180, TRADE Act of 2008 H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act S. 970, Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 H. Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Russia's accession to the WTO PNTR Status for Russia Repeal of the Jackson-Vanik Legislation U.S.- Russia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.- Russia Economic Dialog U.S.- Central Asia TIFA Agreement U.S.- Russia Bilateral IPR Agreement Draft legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, as well as CBP staffing and facilities. U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs U.S. C-TPAT program and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Delays, staffing, and cargo inspection procedures and U.S. Department of Homeland Security polices at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders. 10+2 Advance Trade Data requirements S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all trade provisions S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all trade provisions
Client expense: $7,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Agriculture
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Korea FTA; Colombia FTA; Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act HR 1830; PNTR Russia; S 2257 Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007; S 2172 Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007 (divestment and tax provisions); HR 3890 Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (tax provisions); Imposition of Sanctions on Burma; HR 594 PUMP Act; Panama FTA.
Client expense: $2,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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.
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S 122 - Trade Adjustment Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.1607: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1677: A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. S 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 552 - Calling on People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms Doing Business in China 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. HR 1830 - To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. HR 3375 - To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months H.R. 3589: to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. H.R.5665: to impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States. H.RES.1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached For the Period January 31 to March 31, 2008 Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R.917) Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act (H.R.1686) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1684) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R.1585./ S.1548) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.3093/S.1745) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R.2638/S.1644) Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (HRES 878) Miscellaneous Trade Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (S. 2372/HR 3934) Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1/S. 4) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009. (H.R.1830) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 (HR 5264) United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3688) Pending FTAs with Korea, Peru, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, the Free Trade Area of the Americas, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea and the operation of new bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.44) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (H.R.4731)/(HR 4732) To Clarify the Rules of Origin for Certain Textile and Apparel Products (HR. 857) To Suspend Temporarily the Duty on Certain Travel Bags with Removable Backpack or Daypack (H.R. 5339) Various Legislation Pertaining to Acrylic Fibers) (H.R. 2456), (H.R. 4433), (H.R. 4434), (H.R. 4435), (H.R. 4439), (H.R. 4464), (H.R. 4469), (H.R. 4470), (H.R. 4471), (H.R. 4472), (H.R. 4473), (H.R. 4570), (H.R. 4578), (H.R. 4579), (H.R. 4983), (H.R. 4984), (H.R. 5092), (H.R. 5093), (H.R. 5094), (H.R. 5190). Other Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. "Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) "CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) "Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Other (cont'd) Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) (HR 4008) Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (HR 5140)
Client expense: $231,908 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Korea FTA; Colombia FTA; Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act HR 1830; PNTR Russia; S 2257 Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007; S 2172 Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007 (divestment and tax provisions); HR 3890 Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (tax provisions); Imposition of Sanctions on Burma; HR 594 PUMP Act; Panama FTA.
Client expense: $2,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See Attached. For the Period January 31 to March 31, 2008 Miscellaneous Trade Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1/S. 4) Fair Currency Act of 2007 (S.796/H.R.782) Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005 (H.R.321) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (HR 1229) To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009. (H.R.1830) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 (HR 5264) Pending FTAs with Korea, Peru, and Colombia. Discussions on miscellaneous China and trade remedy concepts. Comments to ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, the Free Trade Area of the Americas, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea and the operation of new bilateral agreement with respect to China. Comments to Commerce on China and trade remedy laws. Burma sanctions -- Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.44) Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007 (HR 3890) Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (HR 3890) To Suspend Temporarily the Duty on Certain Travel Bags with Removable Backpack or Daypack (H.R. 5339) Other Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2033/S 1957) A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes (S.522) Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (HR 4040) CPSC Reform Act of 2007 (S 2045) Monitoring issues relating to travel goods safety and product labeling. Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 (H.R.800/S.1041) Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act (H.R. 1699) Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306) Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act (S.367/HR 1992) Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) (HR 4008) Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (HR 5140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3273, U.S.-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Customs Reauthorization Legislation (not introduced) Doha Development AgendaLegislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, strategies for enforcing the safety of imported goods, including the Report to the President on the Interagency Working Group's Action Plan on Import Safety (not introduced) U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs agreement (no title yet, no agreement yet) U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders S. 2663, the CPSC Reform Act": provisions related to trade compliance and enforcement US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act; labor and employment provisions S. 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007, labor and employment provisions H.R. 3905 - New Partnership for Development Act, labor and employment provisions S. 1673 / H.R. 2819 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act U.S./EU Cooperation - Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) Strategic Economic Dialogue with China U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, all trade discussions Security and Prosperity Partnership - U.S., Mexico, Canada Dialogue Haiti Trade Preferences Legislation/(HOPE II) - not introduced US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 1229 - Non-market Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 796 - Fair Currency Act of 2007 S. 1607 - Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S. 1677 - Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3890 - Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 3273 - United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 5264 - Trade Preference Extension Act H.R. 3934, S. 2372 - Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 Legislation on Trade Adjustment Assistance (not introduced) Generalized System of Preferences Renewal, trade preference for developing countries (not introduced) U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rule: "First Sale Rule" to value goods for import purposes S. 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 3272, the "United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2007" H.R. 3272, H.R. 3274, H.R. 3275 "US-China Competitiveness Agenda of 2007" H.R. 3275 - the "US-China Language Engagement Act" H.R. 3274 - the "US-China Energy Cooperation Act" P.L. 109-432 Generalized System of Preferences P.L. 109-401 US-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement S. 122 / H.R. 910 - American Adjustment and Competitiveness Act H.R. 556, National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 APHIS inspections and AQI user fees on conveyances entering the US from Canada Export Control Modernization Reform Trade enforcement policiesCovered Official Positions Continued: John Gonzales; Deputy State Director - Senator Gramm, Deputy Director - Sen. Hutchison Geoffrey O'Hara; Clerk, Dept. of Justice, Federal Public Defender's Office Additional Lobbyists: Liz Reilly Kathleen McInearney
Client expense: $9,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), 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 Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S 122 - Trade Adjustment Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.1607: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1677: A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. S 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 522 - Calling on People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms Doing Business in China HR 1830 - To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act HR 3375 - To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months H.R. 3589: to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. H.R.5665: to impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Agriculture
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), 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)
HR 552: Calling on the People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms doing Business in China H.R. 2942: the Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007 H. R. 1229: The Monmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 S. 1607 The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2007 S. 1677: The Currency Reform and Market Access Bill of 2007 H.R. 3375: To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months. S. 1919: Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 122: Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S. 1848: Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance act of 2007 HR. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act HRES 1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. HRES 1077: Whereas March 10, 2008, marked the 49th anniversary of a historic uprising against Chinese rule over the Tibetan people, which forced His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, to escape into... (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)
Client expense: $2,762,032 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Market Access of 2007; H.R. 1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; H.R. 782, H.R. 2942 & S. 796, the Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 3905, the New Partnership for Development Act of 2007; S. 1607, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; S. 796 & H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; Issues related to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688 & S. 2113); Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement; H.R. 2714; To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United States...; Issues related to the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority; Issues related to the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement; Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; Issues related to teh Duty Free Quota Program, Issues related to the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA); (H.R. 5365), The Digital Television Transistion Consumer Relief Act of 2008; Opposed to a proposed interpretation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to revoke the so-called "First Sale Rule".
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. H.R.2942: To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S 122 - Trade Adjustment Equity for Service Workers Act of 2007 S.1607: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1677: A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. S 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 522 - Calling on People's Republic of China to Remove Barriers to US Financial Services Firms Doing Business in China HR 1830 - To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preferences Act HR 3375 - To Extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months H.R. 3589: to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade adjustment assistance to certain service workers. H.R.5665: to impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Affordable footwear initiative - HR 3934, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007; S 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007. Safety of children's garments - HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act; S 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007. Economic stimulus - HR 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. Extension of Andean Trade Promotion Act - HR 5264, Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008; HR 1830, Extend Andean Trade Preference Act Until September 30, 2009. Trade issues, including Colombia, Korea and Peru Free Trade Agreements - Executive Branch actions re these issues. Design piracy - HR 2033, Design Piracy Prohibition Act; S 1957, Design Piracy Prohibition Act. Sale of goods made with sweatshop labor - S 367, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act; HR 1992, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General U.S. trade and investment policy towards Latin America; H.R. 1830, to Extend Authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. (P.L. 100-42)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007; H.R. 1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; H.R. 782, H.R. 2942 & S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 3905, The New Partnership for Development Act of 2007; S. 1607, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform ct of 2007. H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; S. 796 & H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; Issues related to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688 & S. 2113); Issues related to the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement; H.R 2714; To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Oragnization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United ...; Issues related to the renewal of Trade Promotioin Authority; Issues related to the U.S. -Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement; Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; Issues related to Duty Free Quota Free program; Issues related to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United States involving the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.3801: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers, communities, firms, and farmers, and for other purposes H.R. 3688, "United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act" Export control modernization reform APHIS inspections and AQI user fees on conveyances entering the U.S. from Canada Customs reauthorization legislation Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA (H.R. 1830) Generalized System of Preferences or GSP (P.L.109-432) U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (P.L. 109-401) Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA (S. 122 and H.R. 910) Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act (S.1673 and H.R. 2819) National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 (H.R. 556) U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Promotion Authority Customs and Border Protection trade enforcement policies Doha Development Agenda Draft legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry. Enforcing the safety of imported goods, including the Report to the President on the Interagency Working Group's Action Plan on Import Safety. Negotiation of an agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Cargo inspections procedures and U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 - S. 1919 Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 - H.R. 1229 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight and Reform Act - S. 1607 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 - S. 1677 SBA Trade Programs Act - H.R. 2992 Golf Club Component Duty Reduction - H.R. 2362 Trade and Globalization Act - H.R. 3920 CFIUS - H.R. 556/S. 1610 Generalized System of Preferences - H.R. 3427
Client expense: $19,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007; H.R. 1830, to extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; H.R. 782, H.R. 2942 & S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 3905, The New Partnership for Development Act of 2007; S. 1607, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform ct of 2007. H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; S. 796 & H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; Issues related to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688 & S. 2113); Issues related to the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement; H.R 2714; To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Oragnization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United ...; Issues related to the renewal of Trade Promotioin Authority; Issues related to the U.S. -Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement; Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; Issues related to Duty Free Quota Free program; Issues related to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United States involving the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007; H.R. 1830, To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; H.R. 782, H.R. 2942 & S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 S. 571 & H.R. 1958, To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, the products of the People's Republic of China.; S. 367 & H.R. 1910 & H.R. 1992, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act; H.R. 321, Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005; H.R. 708, Trade Law Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1042 Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007;H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229 & S. 974, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; S. 796 & H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; Issues related to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; Issues related to the Korea - U.S. Free Trade Agreement; H.R. 2714; To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body that is adverse to the United...; Issues related to the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority; Issues related to the U.S-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement; Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; Issue related to Duty Free Quota Free program; Issues related to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Sale of goods made with sweatshop labor - S 367, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act. Affordable Footwear Initiative - HR 3934, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007; S 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007. Trade Issues, including free trade agreements, Peru FTA, Caribbean Basin Initiative, Andes FTA, Korea FTA, Colombia FTA - HR 3688, United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act; HR 1830, To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008; S 2113, United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act; proposed legislation re these matters; Executive Branch actions re these matters. Cargo Screening - HR 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; S 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. Fashion Design Copyright Protection - HR 2033, Design Piracy Prohibition Act; S 1957, Design Piracy Prohibition Act. Product Safety/Garment Safety - HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act; S 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007. Duty preferences for least developed countries - HR 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007. Currency issues - HR 321, Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005; HR 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007. Burma - HR 3890, Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007; HJRes 44, Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. Trade issues - HR 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007. Safety for Children's Garments - HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act; S 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office