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Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 or the UIGHUR Act of 2019 This bill imposes sourcing restrictions and export controls related to China's mass detention of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group in Xinjiang province. Executive agencies shall not procure goods or services from foreign persons who in the last three years substantially facilitated or knowingly assisted such mass detention. When procuring goods or services from U.S. persons, executive agencies shall provide adverse consideration to awarding contracts to those involved with such mass detention, and assess the availability of other sources. The President may waive these restrictions for national security or national interest purposes. The Department of Commerce shall deny applications to export to China various technologies, including those related to artificial intelligence or biometrics, unless the applicant certifies that the technology will not be knowingly used to facilitate the mass detention of Turkic Muslims. The Department of State shall ensure that certain U.S. diplomatic facilities in China can provide services in the Uyghur language. The State Department shall establish a website for reporting harassment or surveillance of persons in the United States by Chinese representatives or agents, and procedures for sharing such reports with law enforcement agencies. This bill directs various agencies to report on specified topics, including China's development of technologies related to mass detection and surveillance.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020, as well as appropriating funding for U.S. military aid to Israel under the 2016 bilateral memorandum of understanding. Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Support for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (HR 6210/S 3471) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825) Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights Support H Res 1131, a bipartisan House Resolution Condemning the murder of Sara Duker and renouncing Palestinian Authority martyr payments to terrorists Support for H Res 1110, supporting the announcements of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes Opposition to H.R.2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act Support for H.R. 6395, Section 1032: Annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations. The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458) H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019 Support for H.Res.1173/S.Res.745 - Honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his death.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Controls Reform implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, Anti-counterfeiting Efforts, semiconductor duty suspension agreements, Harmonized System (HS) 2017 revision; Semiconductor industry support policies; tarrifs on semiconductors and related products (83 Fed. Reg. 28710) (June 20, 2018); implementation of USMCA; matters related to Commerce Entity list and export license; UIGHUR legislation (H.R. 1025). Revitalizing Multilateral Export Control Diplomacy for Critical Technologies Act (HR 8329); Military End Use/End User Export Controls; Executive orders 13942 and 13943 - Bytedance and Tencent.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020, as well as appropriating funding for U.S. military aid to Israel under the 2016 bilateral memorandum of understanding. Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Support for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (HR 6210/S 3471) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825) Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights Support H Res 1131, a bipartisan House Resolution Condemning the murder of Sara Duker and renouncing Palestinian Authority martyr payments to terrorists Support for H Res 1110, supporting the announcements of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes Opposition to H.R.2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act Support for H.R. 6395, Section 1032: Annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations. The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458) H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Controls Reform implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, Anti-counterfeiting Efforts, semiconductor duty suspension agreements, Harmonized System (HS) 2017 revision; Semiconductor industry support policies; tarrifs on semiconductors and related products (83 Fed. Reg. 28710) (June 20, 2018); implementation of USMCA; matters related to Commerce Entity list and export license; UIGHUR legislation (H.R. 1025). Revitalizing Multilateral Export Control Diplomacy for Critical Technologies Act (HR 8329); Military End Use/End User Export Controls; Executive orders 13942 and 13943 - Bytedance and Tencent.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178/S.3744, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Support for S. 642/H.R. 1908, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation. Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825) The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) The Resolution Reaffirming the Unique Collaboration among U.S. NGOs, including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (H. Res. 310 / S. Res. 153) The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458) H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019 Opposition to H.Res.907, attributing blame to China related to the global pandemic. Support H.Res.813, Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Support S.Res.481, A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement Support increased funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) to explicitly address white supremacist extremism worldwide Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Controls Reform implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, Anti-counterfeiting Efforts, semiconductor duty suspension agreements, Harmonized System (HS) 2017 revision; Semiconductor industry support policies; tarrifs on semiconductors and related products (83 Fed. Reg. 28710) (June 20, 2018); implementation of USMCA; matters related to Commerce Entity list and export license; UIGHUR legislation (H.R. 1025).
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Support for S. 642/H.R. 1908, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for global LGBTQ human rights Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825) The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) The Resolution Reaffirming the Unique Collaboration among U.S. NGOs, including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (H. Res. 310 / S. Res. 153) The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458) H. Res. 823, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019 H.Res.907 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple, serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which include the Chinese Government's intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of the virus, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities. Support H.Res.813, Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Support S.Res.481, A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement Support increased funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) to explicitly address white supremacist extremism worldwide
2020 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
2020 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Controls Reform implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, Anti-counterfeiting Efforts, international product standards, semiconductor duty suspension agreements, Harmonized System (HS) 2017 revision; Semiconductor industry support policies; tarrifs on semiconductors and related products (83 Fed. Reg. 28710) (June 20, 2018); approval of USMCA; matters related to Commerce Entity list and export license; UIGHUR legislation (H.R. 1025)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 590, Freedom of Religion Act, provisions related to (generally, no specific provisions). S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, provisions related to asylum seekers. S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day." H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act, provisions related to unaccompanied minors.
2019 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 590, Freedom of Religion Act (generally, no specific provisions). S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, provisions related to asylum seekers. S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day." H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act, provisions related to unaccompanied minors.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act Support for H.R.1850, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for H.R. 31, The Caesar Syria Civilian Protect Act, as a standalone bill Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Support for S. 642/H.R. 1908, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for global LGBTQ human rights Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for S. Res. 277 to commemorate the terrorist bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) The Resolution Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 296) and the Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance (S. Res. 150) The Resolution Reaffirming the Unique Collaboration among U.S. NGOs, including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (H. Res. 310 / S. Res. 153) The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). oUnited States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (HR 5430/S. 3052) obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 739, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 H.R. 764, United States Reciprocal Trade Act H.R. 940/S. 287, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 H.R. 948, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2019 H.R. 1008/S. 365, Trade Security Act of 2019 H.R. 1025, UIGHUR Act of 2019 H.R. 1704, Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 H.R. 2219/S. 1188, Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act H.R. 3407, United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 H.R. 3960/S. 2303, Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2019 H.R. 4863, United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 H.R. 5430, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act S. 2, Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act S. 482, Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 S. 1004, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2019 S. 2641, Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act of 2019 Nomination of Kimberly Reed to be a Member Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Nomination of Claudia Slacik to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Nomination of Judith Delzoppo Pryor to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Nomination of Spencer Bachus to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Various issues relating to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation; U. S.- Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement; U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS); Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) negotiations; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); ratification of the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention; reforms to Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) (P.L. 75-583); reforms to Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) (P.L. 104-65); reforms to export controls; Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD Act) (Public Law No: 115-254); Implementation of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Title XVII, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (P.L. 115-232); implementation of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (P.L.114-159); implementation of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the "Special 301 Report"); implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms; Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-794); Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618); International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Title II of Pub.L. 95-223; implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (P.L. 106-200); reauthorization of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); International Telecommunications Union; World Health Organization (WHO); World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; implementation of World Trade Organizations Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA); Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; China's intellectual property regime industrial policies and cybersecurity issues; IP issues relating to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues relating to trade secret theft; IP issues relating to the United Nations high-level panel on access to medicines; IP issues relating to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, and Europe; IP issues relating to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA); U.S.-Argentina economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Bangladesh economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Brazil economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Canada economic and commercial relations; U.S.-China economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Colombia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Cuba economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Egypt economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Ghana economic and commercial relations; U.S.-India economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Indonesia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Iraq economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Israel economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Japan economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Korea economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Mexico economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Nigeria economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Pakistan economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Russia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-South East Asia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Turkey economic and commercial relations; U.S.-U.K. economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Vietnam economic and commercial relations; U.S. trade relations with the Middle East and North Africa; U.S. trade relations with Africa; U.S. sanctions on Russia; U.S. sanctions on Turkey; U.S.-EU privacy shield; U.S.-U.K. trade agreement; U.S.-EU trade agreement; U.S.-Japan trade agreement; U.S.-EU energy relations; U.S.-Switzerland economic and commercial relations; EU tax policy including digital tax proposals; Ukraine related sanctions; modernizing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) for Kazakhstan; Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC); reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank; general advocacy for Congress to reach a working quorum for the board of the Export-Import Bank; trade embargo with Cuba; trade policy consideration with regard to cross-border data flows and issues of forced localization; bilateral investment treaty negotiations with India; tax treaties with Hungary, Poland, Chile, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain and Japan; International Monetary Fund (IMF) quota reform; funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF); international affairs budget; transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; international trade and regulatory practices impacting digital goods and services; international artificial intelligence policy; international 5G policy; international cybersecurity policy; advancing international regulatory cooperation; Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); steel and aluminum tariffs, including on China; customs and duties on electronic transmissions, particularly a proposal considered by the World Customs Organization (WCO); honey shipments from the nation of India held by CBP officials at ports of entry; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the European Union; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and United Kingdom; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and Japan; universal postal union; draft Executive Order combatting counterfeits and opioids; proposed rules implementing Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain; suspension of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democracy Solidarity Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-114); comments on U.S. Customs and Border Protection 21st century customs framework initiative; comments on proposed rulemaking for customs broker verification and importers identification; supplemental funding for additional Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at ports-of-entry; U.S. Trade Representative on initiation of section 301 investigation of Frances digital services tax
2019 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Controls Reform implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, Anti-counterfeiting Efforts, international product standards, semiconductor duty suspension agreements, Harmonized System (HS) 2017 revision; Semiconductor industry support policies; tarrifs on semiconductors and related products (83 Fed. Reg. 28710) (June 20, 2018); approval of USMCA; matters related to Commerce Entity list and export license; UIGHUR legislation (H.R. 1025)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
Client expense: $1,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 246 / S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act Support for H.R.1850, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for H.R. 31, The Caesar Syria Civilian Protect Act, as a standalone bill Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Support for S. 642, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for global LGBTQ human rights Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for H. Res. 441 and S. Res. 277 to commemorate the terrorist bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874)
2019 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
On behalf of 55 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our continuing concern about the nuanced religious freedom situation in Hungary and urge U.S. government leaders to raise this issue in private bilateral discussions with Hungarian officials. The Hungarian government should be urged to respect religious freedom for everyone, consistent with the 2017 Budapest Resolution, which included clear statements that condemn any action aimed at denying or curtailing the free exercising of basic human rights, with particular emphasis on violations of religious freedom; calls upon the worlds governments and international organizations to seek long-term solutions in order to end the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities, and to ensure the exercising of all human rights, including that of the free exercising of religion in accordance with Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and urges common action on behalf of the worlds governments and international organizations to end atrocities against Christians and other religious minorities, and to implement immediate and concrete measures in accordance with that goal. On behalf of 43 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our serious concerns over the human rights violations and religious freedom abuses in The Peoples Republic of China. As the U.S. government seeks to counter China economically and militarily, we urge leaders to counter China morally as well, making these concerns a top priority in trade negotiations and ensuring that international religious liberty remains a top foreign policy priority with respect to China. For decades, the Communist Party of China has routinely violated the basic human rights of millions in their country by strictly controlling how many children a family can legally have, using extreme forms of technological surveillance to monitor their citizens, and seeking to control the speech of their citizens and snuff out the free exercise of religion. In the annual global human rights report, the State Department referred to Chinas re-education camps for Uyghur Muslims as some of the worst human rights violations since the 1930s, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that China was in a league of its own when it comes to human rights violations. The broad efforts to sinicize all religious practice in China, from Islam to Christianity to Buddhism to Falun Gong, is directly inconsistent with international human rights and religious freedom norms, standards, and law. If unchallenged, these norms and standards will be eroded, threatening the lives and freedoms of millions more around the world who are subject to autocratic regimes. On behalf of 28 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our continuing concern about restrictions on religion in the Republic of Kazakhstan; and to urge U.S. government leaders to engage the Kazakh President and leaders of his government regarding the 2011 Religion Law and related amendments to the Criminal Code and Administrative Code, and urge them to amend the 2011 Religion Law and related articles in these Codes in order to bring them into conformity with international human rights standards, Kazakhstan's international commitments, and its own Constitution. On behalf of 23 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge swift action to take up two bills addressing the human-rights crisis in the Uyghur Region of China: the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 (H.R. 649 and S. 178), and the Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 H.R. 1025). Reports have now confirmed large-scale, highly secretive prisoner-transport to remote parts of the country. Many thousands of children are now experiencing their third year of separation from their parents through forced placement in state orphanage institutions. Reports of deaths in detention are increasing, despite the extreme secrecy preventing information from reaching the outside world. The State Departments December 4 Senate testimony provided an estimate of between 800,000 and possibly over two million Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim communities detained in extralegal prison-camps for secret indefinite detention, where they are forced to denounce their religion and identity. They are subject to inhuman torture, withholding of medical care, food and water deprivation, humiliation and ill-treatment, as well as forced labor. The long arm of the Chinese governments repression also reaches Uyghurs living abroad, who are being pressured to return home, to remain silent about the human-rights crisis, or even to spy, through threats to their families. Six reporters working for the Congressionally supported Radio Free Asia Uyghur Service have suffered cruel reprisals as a result of their work, with more than 30 of their relatives detained or disappeared. This demonstrates the lengths the Chinese government is willing to go to silence Uyghurs, and is a direct challenge to the rights and well-being of U.S. citizens. U.S. leadership on the crisis, as it enters its third year, will pave the way for other governments and the United Nations to call the Chinese government to account and impose genuine consequences for Chinas trampling of international norms on a shocking scale. Many governments remain intimidated by Chinese threats of retaliation and reprisals. It is up to the U.S., the champion of liberal values and the country that did the most to lead the world out of the ashes of World War Two, to lead the way once again.
2019 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
2019 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
2019 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 246 / S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act Support for H.R.1850, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for H.R. 31, The Caesar Syria Civilian Protect Act, as a standalone bill Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Support for S. 642, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for global LGBTQ human rights Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
On behalf of 55 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our continuing concern about the nuanced religious freedom situation in Hungary and urge U.S. government leaders to raise this issue in private bilateral discussions with Hungarian officials. The Hungarian government should be urged to respect religious freedom for everyone, consistent with the 2017 Budapest Resolution, which included clear statements that condemn any action aimed at denying or curtailing the free exercising of basic human rights, with particular emphasis on violations of religious freedom; calls upon the worlds governments and international organizations to seek long-term solutions in order to end the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities, and to ensure the exercising of all human rights, including that of the free exercising of religion in accordance with Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and urges common action on behalf of the worlds governments and international organizations to end atrocities against Christians and other religious minorities, and to implement immediate and concrete measures in accordance with that goal. On behalf of 43 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our serious concerns over the human rights violations and religious freedom abuses in The Peoples Republic of China. As the U.S. government seeks to counter China economically and militarily, we urge leaders to counter China morally as well, making these concerns a top priority in trade negotiations and ensuring that international religious liberty remains a top foreign policy priority with respect to China. For decades, the Communist Party of China has routinely violated the basic human rights of millions in their country by strictly controlling how many children a family can legally have, using extreme forms of technological surveillance to monitor their citizens, and seeking to control the speech of their citizens and snuff out the free exercise of religion. In the annual global human rights report, the State Department referred to Chinas re-education camps for Uyghur Muslims as some of the worst human rights violations since the 1930s, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that China was in a league of its own when it comes to human rights violations. The broad efforts to sinicize all religious practice in China, from Islam to Christianity to Buddhism to Falun Gong, is directly inconsistent with international human rights and religious freedom norms, standards, and law. If unchallenged, these norms and standards will be eroded, threatening the lives and freedoms of millions more around the world who are subject to autocratic regimes. On behalf of 28 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our continuing concern about restrictions on religion in the Republic of Kazakhstan; and to urge U.S. government leaders to engage the Kazakh President and leaders of his government regarding the 2011 Religion Law and related amendments to the Criminal Code and Administrative Code, and urge them to amend the 2011 Religion Law and related articles in these Codes in order to bring them into conformity with international human rights standards, Kazakhstan's international commitments, and its own Constitution. On behalf of 23 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge swift action to take up two bills addressing the human-rights crisis in the Uyghur Region of China: the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 (H.R. 649 and S. 178), and the Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 H.R. 1025). Reports have now confirmed large-scale, highly secretive prisoner-transport to remote parts of the country. Many thousands of children are now experiencing their third year of separation from their parents through forced placement in state orphanage institutions. Reports of deaths in detention are increasing, despite the extreme secrecy preventing information from reaching the outside world. The State Departments December 4 Senate testimony provided an estimate of between 800,000 and possibly over two million Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim communities detained in extralegal prison-camps for secret indefinite detention, where they are forced to denounce their religion and identity. They are subject to inhuman torture, withholding of medical care, food and water deprivation, humiliation and ill-treatment, as well as forced labor. The long arm of the Chinese governments repression also reaches Uyghurs living abroad, who are being pressured to return home, to remain silent about the human-rights crisis, or even to spy, through threats to their families. Six reporters working for the Congressionally supported Radio Free Asia Uyghur Service have suffered cruel reprisals as a result of their work, with more than 30 of their relatives detained or disappeared. This demonstrates the lengths the Chinese government is willing to go to silence Uyghurs, and is a direct challenge to the rights and well-being of U.S. citizens. U.S. leadership on the crisis, as it enters its third year, will pave the way for other governments and the United Nations to call the Chinese government to account and impose genuine consequences for Chinas trampling of international norms on a shocking scale. Many governments remain intimidated by Chinese threats of retaliation and reprisals. It is up to the U.S., the champion of liberal values and the country that did the most to lead the world out of the ashes of World War Two, to lead the way once again.
2019 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement; S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019; Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo; S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019; H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019; H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy; H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019; and H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; H.R. 590 Freedom of Religion Act; S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act; S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day"; H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons; and H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019; and H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act. As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
2019 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
2019 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
2019 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement; S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019; Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo; S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019; H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019; H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy; H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019; and H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019. As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
2019 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
| Democratic |
| IN |
| Andy Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Ann Wagner | Republican | MO |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Dan Crenshaw | Republican | TX |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Debra A. Haaland | Democratic | NM |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | TX |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Ilhan Omar | Democratic | MN |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jennifer Wexton | Democratic | VA |
| Joaquin Castro | Democratic | TX |
| John R. Curtis | Republican | UT |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Max Rose | Democratic | NY |
| Mike Gallagher | Republican | WI |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic | IN |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Ted S. Yoho | Republican | FL |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $16,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $145,829 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $146,663 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $197,038 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office