U.S. Participation in Cuban Energy Exploration Act of 2007

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)

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.

Issues related to federal research funding. H.R. 3182, H.R. 2638.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to federal research funding, H.R. 3182, H.R. 2638.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2638 (Continuing Resolution), HR 3222 Dept. of Defense FY 2009 appropriations: funding for research and clinical trials on traumatic brain injury. HR 3042, S 1710 & S 3230 Labor-HHS FY 2009 appropriations: funding for imaging equipment, ventilators and a suicide prevention project. HR 3093, HR 3182 & S 1745 Commerce Justice Science FY 2009 appropriations: funding of a forensic facility expansion for juvenile females.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to federal research funding, H.R. 3182.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to federal research funding, H.R. 3182.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2009, National security related issues. H.R.3182, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2009, Law enforcement technology.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.3182, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2009, Funding for space grant programs; and NASA in general. H.R.6063, NASA Authorization Act of 2008, Funding for space grant programs; and NASA in general.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.3182, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2009, Funding for space grant programs; and NASA in general. H.R.6063, NASA Authorization Act of 2008, Funding for space grant programs; and NASA in general.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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