Free Trade With Cuba Act

Judicial Powers Restoration Acr; HR 1530: Free Trade with Cuba Act; HR 188: Cuba Rconcoliation Act; HR 4645: Travel Restriction, Reform, and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoration Acr; HR 1530: Free Trade with Cuba Act; HR 188: Cuba Rconcoliation Act; HR 4645: Travel Restriction, Reform, and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoration Acr; HR 1530: Free Trade with Cuba Act; HR 188: Cuba Rconcoliation Act; HR 4645: Travel Restriction, Reform, and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoration Acr; HR 1530: Free Trade with Cuba Act; HR 188: Cuba Rconcoliation Act; HR 4645: Travel Restriction, Reform, and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 188: Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645: Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 188: Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645: Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China 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 U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)

Client expense: $25,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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 Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for developmentally sound trade policies, especially as they relate to human rights, the environment, and labor policies, between the US and Africa and the Caribbean. Support free trade with Cuba. Support H.R. 332 and H.R. 1530.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support for African American and small racial and ethnic minority farmers who have traditionally been discriminated against by the USDA. Support small minority farmers hoping to do business with Cuba. Supported H.R. 332 and H.R. 1530. Support Joe Leonard to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the USDA Support additional federal funding for USDA-run food programs, including the Women Infants and Children program (WIC) and food stamps. Support allowing ex-offenders to apply for and receive federal food stamps. Support H.R. 329. Support full funding for the "Pigford" settlement. Support the CARE Act, HR 3564--legislation to protect farmworker children from the dangers of child labor. Fight childhood hunger and obesity -- support a robust, well-funded child nutrition bill. Work to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods, support the establishmoent of farmers markets and other means of fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. Ensuring union rights for employees, retention of jobs in the U.S., fair labor standards for industries outside the U.S. Support funding for the Pigford II settlement. Support increase in funding for scholarships to 1890 schools. Support placing the USDA Office of Civil Rights directly under the Secretary of Agriculture. Support full funding for Pigford II settlement; support H.R. 4783. Support for increased funding of the 1890 Schools scholarship program.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support free and fair trade and sound development policies, especially as they pertain to Africa and the Caribbean. Promote US action to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Support U.S. engagement in the United Nations' World Conference Against Racism, to be held in Copenhagen in May 2009. Support debt relief for poor nations, the Jubilee Act. Support initiates to fight global disease and end extreme poverty. Support lifting the US embargo on Cuba (support H.R. 332 / H.R. 1530). Support increased divestment in Sudan. Oppose "Vulture Funds" (Support H.R. 2392). Support increasing aid, trade and development assistance to Haiti and Africa. Support the reduction of small arms and light munitions in Africa. Support sustainable African development by building human resource capacity and expanding quality education. Reestablish American role in multilateralism. Support Hillary Rodham Clinton to serve as Secretary of State. Supported a requirement that the Administration develop a plan to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Support earthquake relief in Haiti. Support eliminating all debt owed by Haiti. Support full funding (per President Obama's request) for international affairs. Support H.R. 4405 the Jubilee Act, which calls for the U.S. Treasury to support 100% debt relief to poor countries that need it most. to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support a resolution commemmorating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of 17 African Nations (support H. Res. 1405). Support expanded trade with and travel to Cuba. support HR 4645. Support efforts to avoid upheaval in Sudan, especially southern Sudan, as a result of January2011 referenda votes. Support efforts to create a domestic policy which more aggressively mitigates genocide worldwide and declares that genocide anywhere in the world affects U.S. national interest. Support S. Con. 71.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements.

Client expense: $262,302 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 188, Cuba Reconciliation Act HR 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act HR 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act HR 1530, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act HR 4645, The Travel Restriction Reform And Export Enhancement Act of 2010

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Section 211 of the 1998 Omnibus Appropriations Act; U.S. Trade Policy (no specific legislation) H.R. 188 / H.R. 1103 H.R. 1530 / H.R. 1531 / H.R. 2272 / H.R. 4645 S. 1089 / S. 1234

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Section 211 of the 1998 Omnibus Appropriations Act; U.S. Trade Policy (no specific legislation) H.R. 188 / H.R. 1103 H.R. 1530 / H.R. 1531 / H.R. 2272 / H.R. 4645 S. 1089 / S. 1234

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S. legislation and regulation concerning the U.S. embargo on Cuba (H.R.1528, H.R.1530, H.R.1737, S.428)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Section 211 of the 1998 Omnibus Appropriations Act; U.S. Trade Policy (no specific legislation) H.R. 188 / H.R. 1103 H.R. 1530 / H.R. 1531 / H.R. 2272 / H.R. 4645 S. 1089 / S. 1234

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Section 211 of the 1998 Omnibus Appropriations Act; U.S. Trade Policy (no specific legislation) H.R. 188 / H.R. 1103 H.R. 1530 / H.R. 1531 / H.R. 2272 / H.R. 4645 S. 1089 / S. 1234

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China 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 The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement 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 Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) 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 (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce

Client expense: $29,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Support free and fair trade and sound development policies, especially as they pertain to Africa and the Caribbean. Promote US action to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Support U.S. engagement in the United Nations' World Conference Against Racism, to be held in Copenhagen in May 2009. Support debt relief for poor nations, the Jubilee Act. Support initiates to fight global disease and end extreme poverty. Support lifting the US embargo on Cuba (support H.R. 332 / H.R. 1530). Support increased divestment in Sudan. Oppose "Vulture Funds" (Support H.R. 2392). Support increasing aid, trade and development assistance to Haiti and Africa. Support the reduction of small arms and light munitions in Africa. Support sustainable African development by building human resource capacity and expanding quality education. Reestablish American role in multilateralism. Support Hillary Rodham Clinton to serve as Secretary of State. Supported a requirement that the Administration develop a plan to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Support earthquake relief in Haiti. Support eliminating all debt owed by Haiti. Support full funding (per President Obama's request) for international affairs. Support H.R. 4405 the Jubilee Act, which calls for the U.S. Treasury to support 100% debt relief to poor countries that need it most. to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support a resolution commemmorating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of 17 African Nations (support H. Res. 1405). Support expanded trade with and travel to Cuba. support HR 4645

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support for developmentally sound trade policies, especially as they relate to human rights, the environment, and labor policies, between the US and Africa and the Caribbean. Support free trade with Cuba. Support H.R. 332 and H.R. 1530.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support for African American and small racial and ethnic minority farmers who have traditionally been discriminated against by the USDA. Support small minority farmers hoping to do business with Cuba. Supported H.R. 332 and H.R. 1530. Support Joe Leonard to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the USDA Support additional federal funding for USDA-run food programs, including the Women Infants and Children program (WIC) and food stamps. Support allowing ex-offenders to apply for and receive federal food stamps. Support H.R. 329. Support full funding for the "Pigford" settlement. Support the CARE Act, HR 3564--legislation to protect farmworker children from the dangers of child labor. Fight childhood hunger and obesity -- support a robust, well-funded child nutrition bill. Work to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods, support the establishmoent of farmers markets and other means of fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. Ensuring union rights for employees, retention of jobs in the U.S., fair labor standards for industries outside the U.S. Support funding for the Pigford II settlement. Support increase in funding for scholarships to 1890 schools. Support placing the USDA Office of Civil Rights directly under the Secretary of Agriculture.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands.

Client expense: $229,762 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 188, Cuba Reconciliation Act HR 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act HR 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act HR 1530, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act HR 4645, The Travel Restriction Reform And Export Enhancement Act of 2010

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S. legislation and regulation concerning the U.S. embargo on Cuba (H.R.1528, H.R.1530, H.R.1737, S.428)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China 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 U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)

Client expense: $25,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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 Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China 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 U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)

Client expense: $25,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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 Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to Cuban trade generally HR 188, Cuba Reconciliation Act HR 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act HR 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act HR 1530, Free Trade with Cuba Act HR 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act HR 4645, The Travel Restriction Reform And Export Enhancement Act of 2010

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for African American and small racial and ethnic minority farmers who have traditionally been discriminated against by the USDA. Support small minority farmers hoping to do business with Cuba. Supported H.R. 332 and H.R. 1530. Support Joe Leonard to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the USDA Support additional federal funding for USDA-run food programs, including the Women Infants and Children program (WIC) and food stamps. Support allowing ex-offenders to apply for and receive federal food stamps. Support H.R. 329. Support full funding for the "Pigford" settlement. Support the CARE Act, HR 3564--legislation to protect farmworker children from the dangers of child labor. Fight childhood hunger and obesity -- support a robust, well-funded child nutrition bill. Work to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods, support the establishmoent of farmers markets and other means of fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. Ensuring union rights for employees, retention of jobs in the U.S., fair labor standards for industries outside the U.S.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support for developmentally sound trade policies, especially as they relate to human rights, the environment, and labor policies, between the US and Africa and the Caribbean. Support free trade with Cuba. Support H.R. 332 and H.R. 1530.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support free and fair trade and sound development policies, especially as they pertain to Africa and the Caribbean. Promote US action to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Support U.S. engagement in the United Nations' World Conference Against Racism, to be held in Copenhagen in May 2009. Support debt relief for poor nations, the Jubilee Act. Support initiates to fight global disease and end extreme poverty. Support lifting the US embargo on Cuba (support H.R. 332 / H.R. 1530). Support increased divestment in Sudan. Oppose "Vulture Funds" (Support H.R. 2392). Support increasing aid, trade and development assistance to Haiti and Africa. Support the reduction of small arms and light munitions in Africa. Support sustainable African development by building human resource capacity and expanding quality education. Reestablish American role in multilateralism. Support Hillary Rodham Clinton to serve as Secretary of State. Supported a requirement that the Administration develop a plan to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Support earthquake relief in Haiti. Support eliminating all debt owed by Haiti. Support full funding (per President Obama's request) for international affairs. Support H.R. 4405 the Jubilee Act, which calls for the U.S. Treasury to support 100% debt relief to poor countries that need it most. to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support a resolution commemmorating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of 17 African Nations (support H. Res. 1405)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Judicial Powers Restoartion Act; HR 1530 Free Trade With Cuba Act; HR 1531 and S 1089 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009; HR 188 Cuba Reconciliation Act; HR 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs 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. 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 #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

Client expense: $9,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Client expense: $115,101 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Section 211 of the 1998 Omnibus Appropriations Act; U.S. Trade Policy (no specific legislation) H.R. 188 / H.R. 1103 H.R. 1530 / H.R. 1531 / H.R. 2272 / H.R. 4645 S. 1089 / S. 1234

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE