Affordable Footwear Act of 2009

Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2378/S. 1027 (Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act) communications in opposition H.R. 3039/S. 3170 providing preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines communication in support H.R. 4284 extending the Generalized System of Preferences and Andean Trade Preference Act communications in support H.R. 4316/S. 370 (Affordable Footwear Act) suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear communications in support H.R. 4380 (U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010) communications in support H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturer Legal Accountability Act) communications in opposition H.R. 5393/S. 3741 (Textile Enforcement and Security Act) communications in opposition H.R. 5940/S. 3823 withdrawal of preferential treatment for sleeping bags under the Generalized System of Preferences communications in opposition S. 3134 (Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act) communications in opposition Animal husbandry practices affecting trade in Australian wool communication of retail industry views Candles Antidumping Order scope determination communication of retail industry views Conflict Minerals pending regulations communications of retail industry views Customs Authorization legislation communication of retail industry views Lacey Act Amendments legislative and regulatory modifications communications of retail industry views Reform of U.S. trade preference programs communication of retail industry views Trade Remedies proposed procedural changes communication of retail industry views Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations communication of retail industry views Use of Section 421 and other trade remedies under the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China communication of retail industry views

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4316/S. 370 (Affordable Footwear Act) suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear communications in support on behalf of footwear retailers H.R. 4380 (U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010) communications in support on behalf of retail companies

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to international trade, including import duties. Issues related to the U.S. Outdoor Act (H.R.3168 and S. 1439), to help reduce outdoor apparel prices Issues related to the Affordable Footwear Act (H.R.4316 and S. 730), to help reduce or eliminate duties on certain imported footwear.

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

See attached page Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (H.R.5136/S. 3454) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. (S. 3800) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act (HR 5013) FY2010 Supplemental Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899) Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 3116) JWOD Act of 2010 (HR 5983) All American Flag Act (H.R. 2853) Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209) Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) "Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) "To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) "New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) "To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) "To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) "TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) "Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) "Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) "Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) "PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) "Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. "Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. "Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement "Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. "Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. "Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). "Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs' proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. "Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) "FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) "FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) "SAVE Act (H.R.3039) "MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) "ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) "Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). "Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 83/S.J. Res 29) "Possible draft legislation related to Trade Preferences "U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) "Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB "Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 (S. 3275/HR 5160) "Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) "The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) "To amend the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 to provide for certain payments from the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, and for other purposes. (HR 4057) "To extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. (HR 4136/S. 2532) "Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) "Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) "Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. "Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (S. 3728) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Implementation of Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE)Act (HR 5175/S. 2395) Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (HR 4213) Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees. A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes (S. 3839) Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (HR 5297) Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804)

HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors Foreign Tax Credits Corporate Tax Rate

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Colombia FTA Korea FTA HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors Foreign Tax Credits Corporate Tax Rate

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Colombia FTA Korea FTA HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4316 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support H.R. 4380 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty - communication in support S. 2586 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2588 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2589 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2593 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2602 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to international trade, including import duties. Issues related to the U.S. Outdoor Act (H.R. 3168 and S. 1439), to help reduce outdoor apparel prices Issues related to the Affordable Footwear Act (H.R. 4316 and S. 730), to help reduce or eliminate duties on certain imported footwear.

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

See attached. Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R.2647/S. 1390) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (H.R.3326) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act (HR 5013) FY2010 Supplemental Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899) Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 3116) Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 S. 3209 Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (not yet introduced) Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) SAVE Act (H.R.3039) MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 83/S.J. Res 29) Possible draft legislation related to Trade Preferences U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 (S. 3275/HR 5160) Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) To amend the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 to provide for certain payments from the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, and for other purposes. (HR 4057) To extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. (HR 4136/S. 2532) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Implementation of Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE)Act (HR 5175/S. 2395) Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (HR 4213) Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees.

Affordable Footwear Act (S.730 and H.R. 4316); Section 1205 Proceeding at the International Trade Committee on the issue of textile implants in rubber footwear

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Colombia FTA Korea FTA HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies. Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4316 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support H.R. 4380 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty - communication in support S. 2082 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral sprays - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2083 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as swags - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2084 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as wreaths - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2086 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain mini component stereo systems - communication in support on behalf of Best Buy, Inc. and other electronics retailers S. 2370 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as clips - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2371 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as picks - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2372 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) as candle rings - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2465 to suspend temporarily the duty on arrangements of artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2466 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral stems - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2586 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2588 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2589 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2593 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2599 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as single-species bush, with or without foliage - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2600 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as multi-species bush, with or without foliage- communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2602 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers

See attached Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R.2647/S. 1390) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (H.R.3326) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws. Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.56/S.J. Res 17) SAVE Act (H.R.3039) MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 56/S.J. Res 17) Testimony before House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) Issues related to footwear freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Continued.... Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Draft CPSEA Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (H.R.1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 (S. 1229)

Affordable Footwear Act (S.730 and H.R.4316)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 4316 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support H.R. 4380 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty - communication in support S. 2082 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral sprays - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2083 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as swags - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2084 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as wreaths - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2086 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain mini component stereo systems - communication in support on behalf of Best Buy, Inc. and other electronics retailers S. 2370 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as clips - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2371 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as picks - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2372 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) as candle rings - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2465 to suspend temporarily the duty on arrangements of artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2466 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral stems - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2586 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2588 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2589 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2593 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2599 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as single-species bush, with or without foliage - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2600 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as multi-species bush, with or without foliage- communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2602 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers

S. 1766/H.R. 3786 to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating of bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements - communications in opposition; H.R. 2811/S. 373 to amend Title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python Genera as an injurious animal - communication of retail industry views on behalf of PetSmart and Petco; H.R. 4101 ("New Partnership for Trade Development Act") to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries - communication in support H.R. 4284 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act - communication in support H.R. 4316/S. 730 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support S. 2821 to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review - communication in opposition CATO report on trade policy - communication of retail industry views; Use of Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China - communication of retail industry views; Lacey Act implementation - communcation of retail industry views; Proposal to provide duty-free treatment to apparel from Cambodia - statement of support; Reform of U.S. trade preference programs - communciation of retail industry views; Bar on lobbyists serving on trade advisory committees - communication of retail industry views

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 4316 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support H.R. 4380 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty - communication in support S. 2082 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral sprays - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2083 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as swags - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2084 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as wreaths - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2086 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain mini component stereo systems - communication in support on behalf of Best Buy, Inc. and other electronics retailers S. 2370 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as clips - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2371 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as picks - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2372 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) as candle rings - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2465 to suspend temporarily the duty on arrangements of artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2466 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as floral stems - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2586 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2588 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2589 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape wool vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2593 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's or girls' knit-to-shape vests (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers S. 2599 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as single-species bush, with or without foliage - communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2600 to suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers of man-made fibers (identified under heading 6702.90.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) assembled as multi-species bush, with or without foliage- communication in support on behalf of Michael's Stores, Inc., Hobby Lobby, and Joann Stores and other retailers of artificial flowers S. 2602 to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men's or boys' knit-to-shape cashmere sweaters (classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) - communication in support on behalf of JC Penney Co., Inc. and other apparel retailers

S. 1766/H.R. 3786 to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating of bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements - communications in opposition; H.R. 2811/S. 373 to amend Title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python Genera as an injurious animal - communication of retail industry views on behalf of PetSmart and Petco; H.R. 4101 ("New Partnership for Trade Development Act") to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries - communication in support H.R. 4284 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act - communication in support H.R. 4316/S. 730 ("Affordable Footwear Act") to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear - communication in support S. 2821 to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review - communication in opposition CATO report on trade policy - communication of retail industry views; Use of Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China - communication of retail industry views; Lacey Act implementation - communcation of retail industry views; Proposal to provide duty-free treatment to apparel from Cambodia - statement of support; Reform of U.S. trade preference programs - communciation of retail industry views; Bar on lobbyists serving on trade advisory committees - communication of retail industry views

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies. Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Colombia FTA Korea FTA HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730 and H.R. 4316); ruling on rubber footwear with textile implants

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

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

See attached Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R.2647/S. 1390) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (H.R.3326) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Miscellaneous Trade (see separate page for individual Misc. Tariff Bills) Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws. Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.56/S.J. Res 17) SAVE Act (H.R.3039) MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 56/S.J. Res 17) Testimony before House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Issues relating to footwear freight rates in connection with NMFTA Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) Continued... Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (H.R.1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Issues relating to CIT Group

Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies. Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Colombia FTA Korea FTA HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

10+2 proposed customs regulation Colombia FTA Korea FTA Customs proposed "First Sale" rule HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Customs proposed "First Sale" rule HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies. Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

10+2 proposed customs regulation Colombia FTA Korea FTA Customs proposed "First Sale" rule HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Customs proposed "First Sale" rule HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies. Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act US treatment of foreign national companies. Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts Business Activity Tax simplification HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

10+2 proposed customs regulation Colombia FTA Korea FTA Customs Reauthorization HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers TAA Reauthorization HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office