All-American Flag Act

S. 1214 and H.R. 2355, All American Flag Act - All provisions related to acquisition of goods; H.R. 4228, DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2014 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods and services.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See attachmentBerry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions, Berry Athletic footwear, and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (HR 933). Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.R. 2397). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 3335/S. 2410). Amendments to NDAA related to Berry, Athletic Footwear, and Federal Prison Industries and Military Exchange Sourcing. Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 (HR2098). All-American Flag Act of 2014 (S. 1214 & H.R. 2355). H.R. 2664: Made in America Act of 2013. Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon AGOA and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order, APHIS user fees) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil. oon foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues. oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. o on timely approval of pending USTR nominations. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633). U.S./Philippines trade. Outdoor Act (HR 5646/S. 2838). Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process. Wool and cotton trust funds. Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)). Trade adjustments assistance. Nicaragua trade programs (S. 1136/S. 1883). The benefit of imports and global value chains. Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276). Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432). Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses). Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. Trade agency reorganization. Comments to International Trade Administration on Doing Business in Africa Campaign. Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59). Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking. Comments to US ITC on Section 337 case regarding denim garments made with laser abrading technology. Continued on next pageContinued from prevoius page Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080). Clean Ports Act (S. 1435). Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions. DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate. Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715). Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009). Draft Legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA). Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Blackburn Amendments to HR 5016 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. NLRB issues. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120). The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346). The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347). Save American Workers Act (HR 2575). Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Comments to DOL on proposed Persuader Rule. Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity. Bangladesh amendments to the Defense Department appropriations and authorization measures. Continued on next pageSmall Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684/S.336). American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 937). Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (HR 2542). Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (HR 4457). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Innovation Act (H.R. 3309). Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S. 1720). Patent Quality Improvement Act (S. 866). Patent Abuse Reduction Act (S. 1013). Patent Litigation Integrity Act (S. 1612). Demand Letter Transparency Act (H.R. 3540). Innovation Protection Act (H.R. 3309). Patent Litigation and Innovation Act (H.R. 2639). SHIELD Act (H.R. 845). Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (STOP Act) (H.R. 2766). End Anonymous Patents Act (H.R. 2024). Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (H.R. 4763). Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (S. 2049). Other Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169). Implementation of Affordable Care Act. Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule.

See next pageBerry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (HR 933) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.R. 2397) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 3335/S. 2410) Amendments to NDAA related to Berry, Athletic Footwear, and Federal Prison Industries and Military Exchange Sourcing Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 (HR2098) All-American Flag Act of 2014 (S. 1214 & H.R. 2355) Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon AGOA and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil oon foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633) U.S./Philippines trade Outdoor Act Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process Wool and cotton trust funds Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)) Trade adjustments assistance Nicaragua trade programs (S. 1136/S. 1883) The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Trade agency reorganization Comments to International Trade Administration on Doing Business in Africa Campaign Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59) Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking Continued on next pageCont'd from previous page Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21 Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) Clean Ports Act (S. 1435) Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009) Draft Legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA) Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls and Information Disclosure Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. NLRB issues The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges Comments to DOL on proposed Persuader Rule Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684/S.336) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 937) Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (HR 2542) Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (HR 4457) Continued on next pageContinued from previous page IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S. 1720) Patent Quality Improvement Act (S. 866) Patent Abuse Reduction Act (S. 1013) Patent Litigation Integrity Act (S. 1612) Demand Letter Transparency Act (H.R. 3540) Innovation Protection Act (H.R. 3309) Patent Litigation and Innovation Act (H.R. 2639) SHIELD Act (H.R. 845) Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (STOP Act) (H.R. 2766) End Anonymous Patents Act (H.R. 2024) Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (H.R. 4763) Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (S. 2049) Other Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169) Implementation of Affordable Care Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule

S. 1214 and H.R. 2355, All American Flags Act of 2013 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods. H.R. 4228, DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2014 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods and services.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1214 and H.R. 2355, All American Flag Act - All provisions related to acquisition of goods; H.R. 4228, DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2014 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods and services.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1214 and H.R. 2355, All American Flag Act - All provisions related to acquisition of goods; S. 2001, Wear American Act - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1214 and H.R. 2355, All American Flags Act of 2013 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods. S. 2001, Wear American Act of 2013 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods. H.R. 4228, DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2014 - All provisions related to the acquisition of goods and services.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE