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.
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2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1919; TRADE ENFOCEMENT ACT OF 2007 H.R. 2942; CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2007 H.R. 1229; NONMARKET ECONOMY TRADE REMEDY ACT OF 2007 H.R. 2714; REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO DELAY OR REVERSE A WTO DECISION ON DUMPING
Client expense: $126,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5960, Supporting America's Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6530, The Trade Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 97, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; S.1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation; Stimulus package for infrastructure.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $290,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5960, Supporting America's Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6530, The Trade Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 97, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; S.1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation; Stimulus package for infrastructure.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $290,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5960, Supporting America's Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 97, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; S.1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation; Stimulus package for infrastructure.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1919; TRADE ENFOCEMENT ACT OF 2007 H.R. 2942; CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2007 H.R. 1229; NONMARKET ECONOMY TRADE REMEDY ACT OF 2007 H.R. 2714; REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO DELAY OR REVERSE A WTO DECISION ON DUMPING
Client expense: $126,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
| Republican |
| AL |
| John Spratt | Democratic | SC |
| Ralph Regula | Republican | OH |
| Richard E. Neal | Democratic | MA |
| Robert Berry | Democratic | AR |
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5960, Supporting America's Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6530, The Trade Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 97, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; S.1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation; Stimulus package for infrastructure.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $290,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Stimulus Proposals for the 111th Congress (Use of domestic content language) S. 364 - Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act (entire bill) H.R. 708 - Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill) H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (entire bill) S. 974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act (entire bill) H.R. 1127 - American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (entire bill) S. 1610 - Oversight to protect U.S. Jobs and Combat China Currency Manipulation (entire bill) H.R. 2714 - Reverse implementation of WTO decision that involves the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins (entire bill) H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 5960 - Supporting America's Manufacturers Act (entire bill) H.R. 5935 - American Steel First Act of 2008 (entire bill) H.R. 6530 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 (entire bill) S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 2714, regarding delay or reversal of implementation of zeroing decisions, Bratsk court decision. S. 367, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act H.R. 2942, Ryan-Hunter Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 3684, Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007, regarding application of anti-subsidy remedy to nonmarket economies, market economy status for individual Chinese companies, and China safeguard provisions (Section 421). Countervailing duty legislation regarding illegal logging activities. World Trade Organization, Doha Round, rules negotiations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act, and S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act, provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, support H.R. 2714, a bill to require the President to delay or reverse implementation of a World Trade Organization decision..., provisions relating to "zeroing" and Bratsk Aluminum v. US, support H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007, support S. 362, The Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act of 2007, support H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, oppose H.R. 708, Trade Law Reform Act of 2007, support S. 796, Fair Currency Act, support H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007, support S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007, support H.R. 5935, America Steel First Act, support S. 1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007, support H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008, support H.R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, support strengthened Buy America provisions in rail projects; oppose weakening of Buy America provisions for specialty metals. Granting of market economy treatment to nonmarket economies in antidumping cases, oppose Oppose Chinese government policies promoting steel overcapacity and unfair trading practices Doha Round, advocate strong trade remedy rules Commerce Department policies relating to anti-dumping "zeroing" policies, support continuation of "zeroing" Support changes in existing Buy America statutes to improve transparancy and expand coverage Support U.S. government action to address China's export restrictions on raw materials Oppose repayment of CDSOA funds to Customs and Border Protection
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 7222, A bill to Extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, a bill to renew the Andean and General System of Preferences program Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 5274, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5635, Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 HR 4499; HR 4500; HR 4501; HR 4502; HR 4503 bills to temporarily suspend duties on whistles, compasses, Christmas tree lamps and ski equipment H.R. 4994, elimination of duties for air mattresses China trade: H.R. 1229, the Non-Market Economy Trade Remedy Act; H.R. 2942; H.R. 2714; S. 1677, H.R. 782 and S. 1607, the Fair Currency Act of 2007 House bills: imposition of countervailing duties on imports from non-market economies; make currency manipulation a countervailable subsidy; reinstate the practice of zeroing. Senate bills: pressure China to revalue its currency through pressure in international organizations and through anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports H.R. 3890, Reinstatement of Competitive Need Limit waiver for Indian and Thai jewelry (Block Burmese JADE (Juntas Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 Opposed reinstatement of the Continued Subsidy and Dumping Offset Act Import Safety, work with HHS to provide private sector leadership on its import safety action plan Enhanced market access for investment in China and India H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5935, American Steel First Act of 2008; H.R. 5960 Supporting Americas Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6530, The Trade Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 364, Strengthening Americas Trade Laws Act; S.772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 97, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; S.1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Trade subsidies; Dumping; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5935, American Steel First Act of 2008; H.R. 5960 Supporting Americas Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6530, The Trade Enforcement Act of 2008; S. 364, Strengthening Americas Trade Laws Act; S.772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 97, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; S.1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Trade subsidies; Dumping; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act, and S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act, provide that provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, support H.R. 2714, a bill to require the President to delay or reverse implementation of a World Trade Organization decision..., provisions relating to "zeroing" and Bratsk Aluminum Smelter v. US, support H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007, support S. 364, The Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act of 2007, support H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, oppose H.R. 708, Trade Law Reform Act of 2007, support S. 796, Fair Currency Act, support H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007, support S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007, support H.R. 5935, America Steel First Act, support S. 1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007, support H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008, support H.R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, support strengthened Buy America provisions in rail projects; oppose weakening of Buy America provisions for specialty metals Granting of market economy treatment to nonmarket economies in antidumping cases, oppose Oppose Chinese government policies promoting steel overcapacity and unfair trading practices Doha Round, advocate strong trade remedy rules Commerce Department policies relating to anti-dumping "zeroing" policies, support continuation of "zeroing" Support increased transparency for Buy America waivers Support U.S. government action to address China's export restrictions on raw materials
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 all issues related to zeroing and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 2714, regarding delay or reversal of implementation of zeroing decisions; Bratsk Court decision; Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 6530 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 Prep work for bill on Continued Dumping and Subsidies Offset Act (CDSOA) S. 364 - Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act (entire bill) H.R. 708 - Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill) H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (entire bill) S. 974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act (entire bill) H.R. 1127 - American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (entire bill) S. 1610 - Oversight to protect U.S. Jobs and Combat China Currency Manipulation (entire bill) H.R. 2714 - Reverse implementation of WTO decision that involves the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins (entire bill) H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 5960 - To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption H.R. 5935 - American Steel First Act of 2008 (entire bill) S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 (entire bill)
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Generalized System of Preferences. Extend trade preference programs for developing and least developed countries. H.R. 5274, U.S. - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Proposed changes to the table grape marketing order. H.R. 5635, Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act. A bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes. H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007. HR 4499; HR 4500; HR 4501; HR 4502; HR 4503, bills to temporarily suspend duties on whistles, compasses, Christmas tree lamps and ski equipment. H.R. 4994, elimination of duties for air mattresses. China trade: H.R. 1229, the Non-Market Economy Trade Remedy Act; H.R. 2942; H.R. 2714; S. 1677, H.R. 782 and S. 1607, the Fair Currency Act of 2007 House bills: imposition of countervailing duties on imports from non-market economies; make currency manipulation a countervailable subsidy; reinstate the practice of zeroing. Senate bills: pressure China to revalue its currency through pressure in international organizations and through anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports. H.R. 3890, Reinstatement of Competitive Need Limit waiver for Indian and Thai jewelry. Import Safety. Work with HHS to provide private sector leadership on its import safety action plan. Enhanced market access for investment in China and India. H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives. Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical standards program.
Client expense: $1,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 all issues related to zeroing and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 all issues related to zeroing and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Generalized System of Preferences. Extend trade preference programs for developing and least developed countries. H.R. 5274, U.S. - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Proposed changes to the table grape marketing order. H.R. 5635, Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act. A bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes. H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007. HR 4499; HR 4500; HR 4501; HR 4502; HR 4503, bills to temporarily suspend duties on whistles, compasses, Christmas tree lamps and ski equipment. H.R. 4994, elimination of duties for air mattresses. China trade: H.R. 1229, the Non-Market Economy Trade Remedy Act; H.R. 2942; H.R. 2714; S. 1677, H.R. 782 and S. 1607, the Fair Currency Act of 2007 House bills: imposition of countervailing duties on imports from non-market economies; make currency manipulation a countervailable subsidy; reinstate the practice of zeroing. Senate bills: pressure China to revalue its currency through pressure in international organizations and through anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports. H.R. 3890, Reinstatement of Competitive Need Limit waiver for Indian and Thai jewelry. Import Safety. Work with HHS to provide private sector leadership on its import safety action plan. Enhanced market access for investment in China and India. H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives. Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical standards program.
Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5935, American Steel First Act of 2008; S. 364, Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act; S. 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Trade subsidies; Dumping; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $430,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 5935, American Steel First Act of 2008; S. 364, Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act; S. 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Trade subsidies; Dumping; Currency manipulation; Doha Round; Buy America legislation
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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)
H.R. 2714, regarding delay or reversal of implementation of zeroing decisions, Bratsk court decision. S. 367, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act H.R. 2942, Ryan-Hunter Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 3684, Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007, regarding application of anti-subsidy remedy to nonmarket economies, market economy status for individual Chinese companies, and China safeguard provisions (Section 421). Countervailing duty legislation regarding illegal logging activities. World Trade Organization, Doha Round, rules negotiations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 2714, regarding delay or reversal of implementation of zeroing decisions; Bratsk Court decision; Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act, and S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act, provide that provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, support H.R. 2714, a bill to require the President to delay or reverse implementation of a World Trade Organization decision..., provisions relating to "zeroing" and Bratsk Aluminum Smelter v. US, support H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007, support S. 364, The Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act of 2007, support H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, oppose H.R. 708, Trade Law Reform Act of 2007, support S. 796, Fair Currency Act, support H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007, support S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007, support H.R. 5935, America Steel First Act, support S. 1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007, support Granting of market economy treatment to nonmarket economies in antidumping cases, oppose Oppose Chinese government policies promoting steel overcapacity and unfair trading practices Doha Round, advocate strong trade remedy rules Commerce Department policies relating to anti-dumping "zeroing" policies, support continuation of "zeroing" Support increased transparency for Buy America waivers
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Prep work for bill on Continued Dumping and Subsidies Offset Act (CDSOA) S. 364 - Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act (entire bill) H.R. 708 - Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill) H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (entire bill) S. 974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act (entire bill) H.R. 1127 - American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (entire bill) S. 1610 - Oversight to protect U.S. Jobs and Combat China Currency Manipulation (entire bill) H.R. 2714 - Reverse implementation of WTO decision that involves the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins (entire bill) H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 5960 - To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption (entire bill) H.R. 5935 - American Steel First Act of 2008 (entire bill)
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1919; Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 2942; Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 1229; Nonmarket Econmy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2714; Require the President to Delay or Reverse a WTO decision on Dumping
Client expense: $126,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Generalized System of Preferences -- to extend trade preference programs for developing and least developed countries. H.R. 5274, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Proposed changes to the table grape marketing order. H.R. 5635 - Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter Boxes. H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007. S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007. HR 4499; HR 4500; HR 4501; HR 4502; HR 4503 bills to temporarily suspend duties on whistles, compasses, Christmas tree lamps and ski equipment. H.R. 4994, elimination of duties for air mattresses. China trade: H.R. 1229, the Non-Market Economy Trade Remedy Act; H.R. 2942; H.R. 2714; S. 1677, H.R. 782 and S. 1607, the Fair Currency Act of 2007 House bills: imposition of countervailing duties on imports from non-market economies; make currency manipulation a countervailable subsidy; reinstate the practice of zeroing. Senate bills: pressure China to revalue its currency through pressure in international organizations and through anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports. H.R. 3890 Reinstatement of Competitive Need Limit waiver for Indian and Thai jewelry. Import Safety -- work with HHS to provide private sector leadership on its import safety action plan. Enhanced market access for investment in China and India. H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives. Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical servicing program.
Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act, and S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act, provide that provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, support H.R. 2714, a bill to require the President ot delay or reverse implementation of a World Trade Organization decision..., provisions relating to "zeroing" and Bratsk Aluminum Smelter v. US, support H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007, support S. 364, The Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act of 2007, support H.R. 1127, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, oppose H.R. 708, Trade Law Reform Act of 2007, support S. 796, Fair Currency Act, support H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007, support S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007, support Department of Commerce decision to apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economies, support Granting of market economy treatment to nonmarket economies in antidumping cases, oppose Oppose Chinese government policies promoting steel overcapacity and unfair trading practices Doha Round, advocate strong trade remedy rules Commerce Department policies relating to anti-dumping "zeroing" policies, support continuation of "zeroing" Participation in North American Competitiveness Council and North American Steel Trade Committee Support increased transparency for Buy America waivers
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; S. 364, Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Currency manipulation; Doha Round
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007; H.R. 2714, To require the President to delay or reverse the implementation of a decision of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel [...]; H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; S. 364, Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 974, Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; Trade remedy laws & trade law enforcement; Currency manipulation; Doha Round
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $380,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 all issues related to zeroing and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 all issues related to zeroing and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 all issues related to zeroing and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
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. 2714, regarding delay or reversal of implementation of zeroing decisions, Bratsk court decision. S. 367, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act H.R. 2942, Ryan-Hunter Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 3684, Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007, regarding application of anti-subsidy remedy to nonmarket economies, market economy status for individual Chinese companies, and China safeguard provisions (Section 421). Countervailing duty legislation regarding illegal logging activities. World Trade Organization, Doha Round, rules negotiations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 2714, regarding delay or reversal of implementation of zeroing decisions, Bratsk Court decision. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1229 HR 2714 HR 2942 S. 364
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 708 - Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill) S. 1610 - Oversight to Protect U.S. Jobs and Combat China Currency Manipulation (entire bill) S. 364 - Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act (entire bill) H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (entire bill) S. 974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act (entire bill) H.R. 1127 - American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (entire bill) H.R. 2714 - Reverse implementation of WTO decision that involves the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins (entire bill) H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007 (entire bill) Prep work for bill on Section 421, anti surge mechanism toward China Prep work for Misc. Tariff bill for duty suspension on the following products: Electrolytic Manganese, ferrocolumbium and ferroniobium
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 - all issues related to 'zeroing' and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
2007 · year_end · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues generally; HR 2714 - all issues related to 'zeroing' and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
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 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Currency Manipulation Legislation - H.R. 782, H.R. 2942, H.R. 321, S. 796, S. 1607, S. 1610, ITC Hearings, Trade Law Reform Legislation - H.R. 708, H.R. 1229, H.R. 1127, H.R. 2714, S. 364, S. 974. U.S. International Trade Commission Hearing - Hot Rolled Carbon Flat Steel Products from 11 Non-NAFTA Countries.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues, generally: HR 2714-all issues related to "zeroing" and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement issues, generally; HR 2714 - all issues related to 'zeroing' and Bratsk
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3688, United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Implementation of the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 HR 4499; HR 4500; HR 4501; HR 4502; HR 4503 bills to temporarily suspend duties on whistles, compasses, Christmas tree lamps and ski equipment H.R. 4994, elimination of duties for air mattresses China trade: H.R. 1229, the Non-Market Economy Trade Remedy Act; H.R. 2942; H.R. 2714; S. 1677, H.R. 782 and S. 1607, the Fair Currency Act of 2007 House bills: imposition of countervailing duties on imports from non-market economies; make currency manipulation a countervailable subsidy; reinstate the practice of zeroing. Senate bills: pressure China to revalue its currency through pressure in international organizations and through anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports H.R. 3890 Reinstatement of Competitive Need Limit waiver for Indian and Thai jewelry Import Safety -- work with HHS to provide private sector leadership on its import safety action plan. Enhanced market access for investment in China and India H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives.
Client expense: $2,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office