Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2009

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)

Cuba Trade and Travel issues: Freedome to Travel to Cuba Act (S428 and HR 874); Cuba Reconciliation Act (HR 188); Agricultural Export FAciliatoin Acto of 2009 (HR 1737); Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (S 1089); Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act (HR 4645 and S. 3112). Rice Trade issues with European Union, Taiwan, South Korea, Iraq and Mexico. U.S.-Mexico trucking dispute. Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade Issues H.R. 1611 - Mexican Trucking Travel to Cuba - HR. 1531, H.R. 1737 Korea Free Trade Agreement China Antidumping/Countervailing Duties European Union/World Trade Organization Case on Antimicrobials

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

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

U.S. Russian Poultry Trade Issues; H.R. 1611 - Mexican Trucking; Travel to Cuba - H.R. 1531, H.R. 1737; Korea Free Trade Agreement; China Antidumping/countervailing duties; EU WTO case on antimicrobials

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

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

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

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)

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade Issues; H.R. 1611-Mexican Trucking; Travel to Cuba-HR 1531, H.R. 1737; U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement

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

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

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade Issues H.R. 1611 - Mexican Trucking Travel to Cuba - HR. 1531, H.R. 1737 Korea Free Trade Agreement

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

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

Cuba Trade & Travel Issues-Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (S 428 and HR 874); Cuba Reconciliation Act (HR 188); Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2009 (HR 1737); Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (S. 1089); Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act (HR 4645 and S. 3112); WTP DOHA Round negotiations; Rice trade issues w/ European Union, Taiwan, South Korea and Mexico; U.S.-Mexico trucking dispute; Ag. export credit issues-USDA/GSM 102 program modifications

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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

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: $20,000

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)

Cuba Trade & Travel Issues: Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (S428 and HR 874); Cuba Reconciliation Act (HR 188); Agricutltural Export Facilitation Act of 2009 (HR 1737); Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (s. 1089); Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act (HR 4645 and S. 3112). WTO Doha Round Negotiations; Rice Trade Issues with European Union, Taiwan, South Korea and Mexico U.S-Mexico trucking dispute Ag. Export Credit Issues - USDA/GSM 102 program modifications

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade IssuesChina-Importation of Chinese PoultryH.R. 1611-Mexican TruckingTravel to Cuba-HR 1531, H.R. 1737

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

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

Support the Peterson/Moran Cuba Bill: HR1737, open trade and travel

Client expense: $112,194 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Client expense: $71,720 · Firm income: Not reported

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade Issues China - Importation of Chinese Poultry H.R. 1611 - Mexican Trucking Travel to Cuba - HR. 1531, H.R. 1737

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

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

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)

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade Issues; China - Importation of Chinese Poultry; H.R. 1611 - Mexican Trucking; Cuba - H.R. 1531, H.R. 1737.

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

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

Cuba Trade & Travel Issues: Freedome to Travel to Cuba Act (S 428 & HR 874); Cuba Reconciliation Act (HR 188); Agricultural Export Faciliation Act of 2009 (HR 1737); Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (S 1089); General Cuba Ag Trade & Travel Provisions. WTO Doha Round negotiations. Rice Trade issues with European Union, Taiwan, South Korea and Mexico. U.S. - Mexico Trucking Dispute. Ag. Export Credit Issues - USDA/GSM 102 program modifications

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

Client expense: $150,512 · Firm income: Not reported

U.S.-Russian Poultry Trade Issues China - Importation of Chinese Poultry H.R. 1611 - Mexican Trucking Travel to Cuba - HR. 1531, H.R. 1737

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

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

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: $10,000

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)

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

Client expense: $83,580 · Firm income: Not reported

Provide comments on enactment of promotion assessment on dairy imports as provided for in the 2008 Farm Bill. Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

Client expense: $111,798 · Firm income: Not reported

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

Client expense: $83,580 · Firm income: Not reported

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

Client expense: $83,580 · Firm income: Not reported

Cuba trade and travel issues: Freedome to Travel to Cuba Act (S 428 and HR 874); Cuba Reconciliation Act *HR 188); Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2009 (HR 1737); Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (S. 1089); U.S. Colombia Free Trade Agreement; WTO Doha Round negotiations; Rice trade issues with European Union, Taiwan, South Korea; U.S. - Mexico trucking dispute.

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

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

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: $10,000

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)

Cuba trade and travel issues - Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (S 428 and HR 874); Cuba Reconciliation Act (HR 188); Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2009 *HR 1737); Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (S 1089) U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement WTO Doha Round Negotiations Rice trade issues with European Union, Taiwan, South Korea U.S - Mexico Trucking dispute

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Provide comments on enactment of promotion assessment on dairy imports as provided for in the 2008 Farm Bill. Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

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

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: $50,000

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)

Cuba trade and travel issues - Fiscal year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill (HR1105); Freedom to travel to Cuba Act (S428 and HR 874) Cuba Reconcilliation Act (HR 188) Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2009 (HR 1737) U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement WTO Doha Round Negotiations Rice trade issues with European Union, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan Imported Fertilizer Issues U.S. mexico trucking dispute issue

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Urge enactment of promotion assessment on dairy imports as provided for in the 2008 Farm Bill. Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Canada and others Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737 and FY 2009 Omnibus legislation - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support for HR 1737 and efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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)