To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
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This bill eliminates federal pandemic unemployment compensation on May 31, 2021. Under current law, this supplementary compensation is available to claimants in participating states until September 6, 2021.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Client expense: $162,489 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Client expense: $162,489 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the customs brokers and freight forwarders industry. Issues related to international trade agreements and trade actions. Issues related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system. Issues related to USMCA implementation. Issues related to Title 19 for customs duties. Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Section 301. Issues related to compliance with the proposed changes to forced labor regulations. Issues related to the 21st Century Customs Framework. Issues related to S.1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 3254, the EAGLE Act. Issues related to S. 2597, the Healthy Dog Importation Act. Issues related to H.R. 3075, the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
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
2021 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
2021 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
2021 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the customs brokers and freight forwarders industry. Issues related to international trade agreements and trade actions. Issues related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system. Issues related to USMCA implementation. Issues related to Title 19 for customs duties. Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Section 301. Issues related to compliance with the proposed changes to forced labor regulations. Issues related to the 21st Century Customs Framework. Issues related to S.1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 3254, the EAGLE Act. Issues related to S. 2597, the Healthy Dog Importation Act. Issues related to H.R.3075, the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2021 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
2021 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
2021 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
| Republican |
| OH |
| Bob Gibbs | Republican | OH |
| Bob Good | Republican | VA |
| Brad R. Wenstrup | Republican | OH |
| Brian J. Mast | Republican | FL |
| Byron Donalds | Republican | FL |
| Clay Higgins | Republican | LA |
| Daniel Meuser | Republican | PA |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican | NY |
| Fred Upton | Republican | MI |
| Jerry L. Carl | Republican | AL |
| Jody B. Hice | Republican | GA |
| Kat Cammack | Republican | FL |
| Madison Cawthorn | Republican | NC |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene | Republican | GA |
| Ralph Norman | Republican | SC |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican | OH |
| Ronny Jackson | Republican | TX |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
Client expense: $163,511 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
Client expense: $163,511 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
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: $132,836 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
Client expense: $132,836 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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