To suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags.

Support H.R. 6517 Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Code. (see addendum) Advocated for the following bills to be included in a second MTB in the Senate and House Omnibus Trade Bill (H.R. 6517) S. 2542 Cantwell- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of rubber or plastics whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2543 Cantwell- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2544 Cantwell- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2545 Cantwell- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $20/pair, but not over $45/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2640 Sessions- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain unwoven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases, not under 77.5 cm in circumference and not exceeding 106.7 cm in circumference. S. 2642 Sessions- A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags H.R. 3816 Aderholt - To suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 2640 and H.R. 3938 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain unwoven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases, not under 77.5 cm in circumference and not exceeding 106.7 cm in circumference. S. 2642 and H.R. 3816 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags. Suppport passage of H.R. 4380- the U.S. Enhancement Manufacturing Act S. 2640 and H.R. 3938 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain unwoven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases, not under 77.5 cm in circumference and not exceeding 106.7 cm in circumference. S. 2642 and H.R. 3816 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags. S. 2542 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of rubber or plastics whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2543 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2544 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). S. 2545 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's wading boots, valued over $20/pair, but not over $45/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm). H.R. 4731 (Senate companion is S.2527/Cantwell) Rep. Castle - 9902.25.60 (6404.19.2030) - men's covering the ankle valued over $20 - goes from 12.8% to 16.5% (normally 37.5%); H.R. 4732 (Senate companion is S. 2530/Cantwell) Rep. Castle - 9902.25.61 (6404.19.2030) - men's not covering the ankle valued over $20 - goes from 15.2% to 17.5% (normally 37.5%); S. 2524/Cantwell 9902.23.78 (6402.99.3350) womens footwear valued over $20 goes from FREE (zero duty) to 13.6% (normally 37.5%) S. 2525/Cantwell 9902.23.77 (6402.99.3320) mens footwear valued over $20 goes from FREE (zero duty) to 27.6% (normally 37.5%) S. 2526/Cantwell 9902.23.82 (6404.19.2060) womens footwear valued over $20 covering the ankle remains FREE (zero duty) (normally 37.5% S. 2528/Cantwell 9902.23.83 (6404.19.2060) womens footwear valued over $20 NOT covering the ankle remains FREE (zero duty) (normally 37.5%) S.2529/Cantwell 9902.23.76 (6402.91.5020) mens footwear valued over $20 with the height not exceeding 8 inches goes from FREE (zero duty) to 24.7% (normally 37.5%) S.2531/Cantwell 9902.23.75 (6402.91.5050) womens footwear valued over $20 with the height not exceeding 8 inches goes from FREE (zero duty) to 25% (normally 37.5%) S. 1786/Leahy - 9902.64.04 - extends the temporary suspension of duty on certain ski boots, cross country ski footwear, and snowboard boots remain FREE (zero duty) S. 1824/Baucus 9902.23.85 - extends the temporary suspension of duty on lug bottom boots for use in fishing waders - remain FREE (zero duty) H.R. 4941/Blumenauer 9902.24.69 - extends the temporary suspension of duty on bicycle wheel rims- remain FREE (zero duty) H.R. 4937/Blumenauer 9902.24.65 extends the temporary suspension of duty on bicycle speedometers

Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reductions on Certain Footwear (S. 2524, 2525, 2526, 2527, 2528, 2529, 2530, 2531, 2542, 2543, 2544, 2545 ) Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reduction on Certain Sleeping Bag Shells/Cases (S.2640 / H.R. 3816, S. 2642 / H.R. 3938)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating International Taxes - H.R. 4213; H.R. 3816

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reductions on Certain Footwear (S. 2524, 2525, 2526, 2527, 2528, 2529, 2530, 2531, 2542, 2543, 2544, 2545 ) Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reduction on Certain Sleeping Bag Shells/Cases (S.2640 / H.R. 3816, S. 2642 / H.R. 3938)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reductions on Certain Footwear (S. 2524, 2525, 2526, 2527, 2528, 2529, 2530, 2531, 2542, 2543, 2544, 2545 ) Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reduction on Certain Sleeping Bag Shells/Cases (S.2640 / H.R. 3816, S. 2642 / H.R. 3938)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 5553 (Issa) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags without a removable backpack or daypack (4202.12.80) Duty 17.6%; H.R. 5538 (Nunes) To suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags (9404.30.40) Duty 9%; H.R. 5399 (Issa) To suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags with a removable backpack or daypack (4202.12.80) Duty 17.6%;H.R. 5147 (McDermott) To suspend temporarily the duty on gaiters of textile materials (6406.99.15) Duty 14.9% S. 2524 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.78). Duty 37.5% S. 2525 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.77). Duty 37.5% S. 2526 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, covering the ankle, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.82). Duty 37.5% S. 2527 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, covering the ankle, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.25.60). Duty 37.5% (12.8% under 2006-2009 suspension) S. 2528 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, not covering the ankle, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.83). Duty 37.5% S. 2529 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.76). Duty 37.5% S. 2530 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, not covering the ankle, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.25.61). Duty 37.5% (15.2% under 2006-2009 suspension) S. 2531 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, covering the ankle, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.75). Duty 37.5% S. 2542 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of rubber or plastics whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6402.91.90). Duty 20% S. 2543 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6405.20.90). Duty 12.5% S. 2544 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6405.10.00) Duty 10% S. 2545 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $20/pair, but not over $45/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6403.19.40) Duty 4.3% S. 2640 (Sessions) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain nonwoven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases, not under 77.5 cm in circumference and not exceeding 106.7 cm in circumference (6307.90.98) Duty 7% House companion H.R. 3938 (Aderholt) S. 2642 (Sessions) - To suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags (6307.90.89) Duty 7% House companion H.R. 3816 (Aderholt) .R. 4731 (Castle) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (9902.25.60) Duty 37.5% (12.8% under 2006-2009 suspension) H.R. 4732 (Castle) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear not covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (9902.25.61) Duty 37.5% (15.2% under 2006-2009 suspension)

H.R. 5553 (Issa) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags without a removable backpack or daypack (4202.12.80) Duty 17.6%; H.R. 5538 (Nunes) To suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags (9404.30.40) Duty 9%; H.R. 5399 (Issa) To suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags with a removable backpack or daypack (4202.12.80) Duty 17.6%;H.R. 5147 (McDermott) To suspend temporarily the duty on gaiters of textile materials (6406.99.15) Duty 14.9% S. 2524 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.78). Duty 37.5% S. 2525 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.77). Duty 37.5% S. 2526 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, covering the ankle, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.82). Duty 37.5% S. 2527 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, covering the ankle, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.25.60). Duty 37.5% (12.8% under 2006-2009 suspension) S. 2528 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, not covering the ankle, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.83). Duty 37.5% S. 2529 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 8 inches, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.76). Duty 37.5% S. 2530 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain mens footwear, valued over $23/pair, not covering the ankle, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.25.61). Duty 37.5% (15.2% under 2006-2009 suspension) S. 2531 (Cantwell) - To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain womens footwear, valued over $23/pair, covering the ankle, with a coated or laminated textile fabric (9902.23.75). Duty 37.5% S. 2542 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of rubber or plastics whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6402.91.90). Duty 20% S. 2543 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6405.20.90). Duty 12.5% S. 2544 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $30/pair, with textile outer soles and uppers of leather or composition leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6405.10.00) Duty 10% S. 2545 (Cantwell) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mens wading boots, valued over $20/pair, but not over $45/pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 9 inches (22.86 cm) (6403.19.40) Duty 4.3% S. 2640 (Sessions) - To suspend temporarily the duty on certain nonwoven polypropylene zippered sleeping bag carry cases, not under 77.5 cm in circumference and not exceeding 106.7 cm in circumference (6307.90.98) Duty 7% House companion H.R. 3938 (Aderholt) S. 2642 (Sessions) - To suspend temporarily the duty on man-made shells used in the manufacture of sleeping bags (6307.90.89) Duty 7% House companion H.R. 3816 (Aderholt) .R. 4731 (Castle) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (9902.25.60) Duty 37.5% (12.8% under 2006-2009 suspension) H.R. 4732 (Castle) To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear not covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics. (9902.25.61) Duty 37.5% (15.2% under 2006-2009 suspension)

Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reductions on Certain Footwear (S. 2524, 2525, 2526, 2527, 2528, 2529, 2530, 2531, 2542, 2543, 2544, 2545 ) Temporary Tariff Suspensions / Reduction on Certain Sleeping Bag Shells/Cases (S.2640 / H.R. 3816, S. 2642 / H.R. 3938)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)