Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act
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Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act This bill requires executive agencies to terminate their contracts with companies conducting business operations in Russia. This requirement ends when Russia takes steps to restore the safety, sovereignty, and condition of Ukraine. The bill shall not apply to the procurement of products or services for (1) the benefit, either directly or through the efforts of regional allies, of Ukraine; or (2) humanitarian purposes to meet basic human needs. The bill provides for a waiver where in the national interest of the United States.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Introduced in House
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2023 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the Phase I Trade Agreement with China Issues related to the Free Trade Agreement with Brazil Issues related to the Free Trade Agreement with Kenya Issues related to US MADE and domestic supply chain resilience Issues related to trade with the EU and Switzerland, specifically MDR/IVDR implementation and regulatory issues caused by Swiss exit from the EU Issues related to Free Agreement with Ecuador Issues related to TRIPS Waiver Extension Issues related to H.R. 7185/S. 4930 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act Issues related to Section 875 of 2023 NDAA Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to the ability of U.S. subsidiaries to compete for government contracts. Issues relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and potential changes to CFIUS authority to review certain transactions and its impact on the ability of the United States to attract foreign investment. Issues relating to export control reform and outbound investment reviews including the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (S.1854/H.R 6329) Issues relating to sanctions compliance for multinational companies including the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R. 7185/S. 4930)
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to the ability of U.S. subsidiaries to compete for government contracts. Issues relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and potential changes to CFIUS authority to review certain transactions and its impact on the ability of the United States to attract foreign investment. Issues relating to export control reform and outbound investment reviews including the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (S.1854/H.R 6329) Issues relating to sanctions compliance for multinational companies including the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R. 7185/S. 4930) Issues related to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) including the Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act (S. 1724).
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Accounting
Issues impacting the accounting and auditing profession; CPAs who perform financial planning services; Accounting standards for cryptocurrency; Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation related to services firms in Russia, including H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; H.R. 7602 and S. 3905, Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act; Independence of accounting standard setting; PCAOB matters, including disciplinary proceedings, inspections, and whistleblowers, including PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2021, S. 2009; False Claims Amendments Act of 2021, S. 2428; H.R. 5535, the Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act; and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. Cybersecurity issues (Department of Defense only).
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Accounting
Issues impacting the accounting and auditing profession; Accounting standards for cryptocurrency; Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation related to services firms in Russia, including H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; Independence of accounting standard setting; PCAOB matters, including disciplinary proceedings, inspections, and whistleblowers, including PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2021, S. 2009; False Claims Amendments Act of 2021, S. 2428; H.R. 5535, the Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act; and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. Cybersecurity issues (Department of Defense only).
Client expense: $1,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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| MI |
| Ann Kirkpatrick | Democratic | AZ |
| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Kweisi Mfume | Democratic | MD |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marc A. Veasey | Democratic | TX |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Levin | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Mondaire Jones | Democratic | NY |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Shontel M. Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| Victoria Spartz | Republican | IN |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
H.R.7185/S.4930 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. P.L. 117-263/S.4543/H.R.7900/H.R. 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA), provisions related to semiconductor sales, chips supply chain, and federal contractor restrictions.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Accounting
Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation related to services firms in Russia, including H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; and H.R. 7602 and S. 3905, Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to International Trade Including Multilateral & Bilateral Trade Agreements: Digital Trade: U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP); African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); US-Japan FTA, US-EU FTA, US-UK FTA. Bilateral Trade Issues: China 301 investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; Russia sanctions, H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; China World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance; China market access; India data localization. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework discussions and provisions related to cross-border data transfers.
Client expense: $1,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 & S. 4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. All provisions/amendments related to the federal contracting ban of businesses with operations in Russia, as well as all provisions/amendments pertaining to supply chain issues. H.R. 7185/S. 4930, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Client expense: $761,134 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (entire bill)
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 3364 Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act H.R. 4373/S. 3075, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act 2021 H.R. 5544, To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act H.R. 7900/S. 4543, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 7961, Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 8282/S. 4662, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 Notice, Department of State; Request for Stakeholder Input on Options for Combating InternationalDeforestation Associated With Commodities (87 Fed. Reg. 63,142-63,145, October 18, 2022) Various issues related to vaccine diplomacy; U.S. Chile Tax Treaty, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention Of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital; implementation of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement; reform of the World Trade Organization; Canada's Digital Services Tax Act; Commercial Service Office in Bangladesh; Extraterritorial Application of Sec. 49 German Income Tax Act; supply chain and the defense industrial base;
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1386, Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act H.R. 2072, Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act H.R. 2907, Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2021 H.R. 3460, State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 H.R. 3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act H.R. 3825, Ending Platform Monopolies Act H.R. 3826, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 3843, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 3849, Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022 H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 5502, Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for (INFORM) Consumers Act H.R. 5544, To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan H.R. 6121/. 1187, Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 H.R. 6171, CNL Update Act H.R. 6329/S. 1854, National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021 H.R. 6412, Import Security and Fairness Act H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act H.R. 7691/S. 4930, Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 7900/S. 4543, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8906, To provide for retroactive application of Generalized System of Preferences for the period after December 31, 2020, and before September 1, 2022 H.R. 9083/S. 5161, Fair Tariff Act of 2022 H.R. 9243, Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act H.Res. 1294/S.Res. 727, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance H.Res. 1342, Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area S. 746, Trade Security Act of 2021 S. 1187, Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 2378, Fair, Affordable, Innovative, and Resilient (FAIR) Transition and Competition Act S. 2934, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2022 S. 3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022 S. 3850, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022 S. 4355, Clean Competition Act S. 4428, Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 S. 4450, Securing Privileged Economic, Commercial, Investment, And Legal Rights to Ensure Longstanding Atlantic Trade and Investment Opportunities and Nurture Security, Happiness, Innovation, and Prosperity (SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP) Act S. 4495, Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2022 Nomination of Chris Wilson to be Chief Intellectual Property Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Unfair or Deceptive Fees Trade Regulation Rule Commission Matter No. R207011 (87 Fed. 215, Reg. 67413-67,424, November 8, 2022) Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; request for public comment. Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Reviews and Endorsements AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. (87 Fed. Reg. 67,424-67,430, November 8, 2022) Notice, International Trade Commission; USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2023 Report (87 Fed. Reg. 48,495-48,497, August 9, 2022) Various issues relating to implementation of U.S. - Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement; implementation and revisions to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 116-113); U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS); U.S.-Korea digital trade and services; United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Labor Council; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization; ratification of the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention; reforms to export controls; 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 the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) (P.L. 117-78); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167); 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); implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (P.L. 106-200); International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Title II of Pub.L. 95-223; reauthorization of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); negotiations on a U.S.- Kenya Free Trade Agreement; International Telecommunications Union; World Health Organization (WHO); WHO Pandemic Treaty; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations and agreements; World Trade Organization; Reform of the WTO; WTO Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver; implementation of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement; Executive Order 14017, America's Supply Chains; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; China's intellectual property regime industrial policies and cyber security; implementation of the U.S.- China economic and trade agreement; IP issues relating to trade secret theft; IP issues relating to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues relating to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, and Europe; IP issues relating to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum; U.S. economic and commercial relations with key trading partners across the globe; U.S. sanctions on Russia including those related to Russias threats to and invasion of Ukraine; U.S. sanctions on Turkey; U.S.-EU negotiations on a legal data transfer mechanism; U.S.-U.K. trade agreement; U.S.-EU energy and sustainability cooperation; U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade; United States-India Trade Policy Forum; EU and international tax policy including digital tax proposals; U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council; EU-U.S. Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue; EU Digital Markets Act; EU Digital Services Act; EU Data Act; EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; Indias Information Communications Technology (ICT) Tariffs; Federal Trade Commission statutory authority under Section 19 of the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914; modernizing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); efforts to implement an outbound investment screening mechanism; efforts related to boosting trade relations with the Latin American region; Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank); trade policy consideration with regard to cross-border data flows and issues of forced localization; tax treaties with Chile and Poland; international affairs budget; international trade and regulatory practices impacting digital goods and services; international artificial intelligence policy; international 5G policy; international cybersecurity policy; international policies related to content moderation and intermediary liability; advancing international regulatory cooperation; steel and aluminum tariffs; trade policy concerns regarding customs duties on electronic transmissions; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the European Union; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the United Kingdom; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and Japan; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and China; proposed rules implementing Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain; implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), including plastics toxicity under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act; U.S.-Brazil trade; Pacific Digital Trade Agreements; U.S. Chile Tax Treaty, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention Of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital; U.S. Trade Representative on initiation of section 301 investigation of Frances digital services tax; ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol; efforts to pass the Miscellaneous Tariff bill; reauthorization of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); efforts to provide financial support, trade facilitation, and infrastructure support to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); Russian sovereign debt; Commercial Service Office in Bangladesh; Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and digital trade issues associated with it; port negotiations; recommendations for Export Controls Cooperation at the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council; small business innovation research; supply chain and defense industrial base issues; printed circuit boards; 21st Century customs framework
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 7185 and S.4930, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act Issues related to government procurement
Client expense: $1,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
FTC Franchise Rule. DOL Overtime Rule. H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. FTC "Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims" rulemaking.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 7900 / S. 4543 - National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2023. H.R. 2617, The Consolidated Appropriations Act FY23. Military Aircraft Applications - Commercial Derivatives. Military Satellite Programs. Communications Science & Technology. Manufacturing Research & Development. Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity, Supply Chain & Policy Matters. Supply Chain Access and Security. Acquisition Policy & Related Topics. Agile Software Development & Acquisition. Domestic Sourcing. Systems Modification, Modernization, Logistics, and Sustainment Missile Defense Systems. Space Launch Vehicles. Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Systems. DOD Energy. Military Aviation and Weapons Programs. Workforce Training. STEM Programs. Post-Employment Restrictions. Aeronautical Charting & Data. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. S. 3525 - Restoring Essential Energy & Security Holdings Onshore for Rare Earths Act of 2022. H.R. 2637 - American Critical Mineral Independence Act. H.R. 7185 / S. 4930 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security. H.R. 8161 - Fair Pricing and Cost Transparency Act. S. 1854 National Critical Capabilities Defense Act.
Client expense: $3,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Legislative monitoring and outreach related to technology issues involving 5G. S. 2018, Digital Equity Act of 2021. H.R. 1841, Digital Equity Act of 2021. H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021. H.R. 4032, Open RAN Outreach Act. H.R. 4493, Promoting Secure 5G Act of 2021. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Monitor legislative and administrative action regarding sanctions on the Russian Federation and Belarus. Implementation of H.R. 6968 (P.L. 117-109), Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act. Implementation of H.R. 7108 (P.L. 117-110), Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act. H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. H.R. 963, FAIR Act of 2022. Legislative monitoring and outreach related to the implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. H.R. 8256, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. H.R. 8152, To provide consumers with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement. Implementation of H.R. 4346, Chips Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167). H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (P.L. 117-263).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Legislative monitoring of federal contracting H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act
Client expense: $2,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the Phase I Trade Agreement with China Issues related to the Free Trade Agreement with Brazil Issues related to the Free Trade Agreement with Kenya Issues related to US MADE and domestic supply chain resilience Issues related to trade with the EU and Switzerland, specifically MDR/IVDR implementation and regulatory issues caused by Swiss exit from the EU Issues related to Free Agreement with Ecuador Issues related to TRIPS Waiver Extension Issues related to H.R. 7185/S. 4930 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act Issues related to Section 875 of 2023 NDAA Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to the ability of U.S. subsidiaries to compete for government contracts. Issues relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and potential changes to CFIUS authority to review certain transactions and its impact on the ability of the United States to attract foreign investment. Issues relating to export control reform and outbound investment reviews including the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (S.1854/H.R 6329) Issues relating to sanctions compliance for multinational companies including the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R. 7185/S. 4930) Issues related to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) including the Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act (S. 1724).
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Infrastructure issues related to digital transformation, cybersecurity, and extension of CARES Act authorities. H.R.7185 Acquisition issues.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General monitoring of issues related to trade agreements, including Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), Tariffs, Open Skies, and China trade policy; H.R.3095, Fair and Open Skies Act; The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L.117-167). Monitor developments in rules related to federal procurement; H.R.7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Monitor developments in rules related to federal procurement; H.R.7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; H.R.7900/S.4543, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58). S.4822, DISCLOSE Act of 2022; campaign finance related issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to efficient government operations and IT modernization, including interoperability, cloud computing, datacenter consolidation, cybersecurity and telework (no specific legislation). Issues related to efficient government contracting, use of procurement best practices, vendor terms and conditions, and workforce management (no specific legislation). Issues relating to financing and implementation of Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act - Pub. L. 113-291 and Modernizing Government Technology Act - Pub. L. No. 115-91. Efforts to modernize legislative branch (no specific legislation). H.R. 21, FedRAMP Authorization Act (entire legislation). H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (entire legislation). Issues related to domestic preference in bipartisan infrastructure bill: H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Client expense: $1,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Accounting
Issues impacting the accounting and auditing profession; CPAs who perform financial planning services; Accounting standards for cryptocurrency; Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation related to services firms in Russia, including H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; H.R. 7602 and S. 3905, Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act; Independence of accounting standard setting; PCAOB matters, including disciplinary proceedings, inspections, and whistleblowers, including PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2021, S. 2009; False Claims Amendments Act of 2021, S. 2428; H.R. 5535, the Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act; Cybersecurity issues (Department of Defense only); Assurance requirements in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (section 103 in Division S, Innovation for the Environment, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, P.L.116-260) related to hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (Environmental Protection Agency).
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Issues impacting the accounting and auditing profession. Accounting standards for cryptocurrency Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act; Independence of accounting standard setting PCAOB matters, including disciplinary proceedings, inspections, and whistleblowers, including PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2021, S. 2009; False Claims Amendments Act of 2021, S. 2428; Streamlining Public Company Accounting Oversight Act, H.R. 5489 H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. H.R. 7602 and S. 3905, Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act H.R. 5535, the Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act; and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Ensuring a level playing field for open-source software and services in government policy and procurement; Promoting open-source innovation and security; Promoting open hybrid cloud and multi-cloud; FY23 Financial Services and General Government, funding for Technology Modernization Fund, Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (FY23 NDAA); S.3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 6497, Federal Information Security Modernization Act. of 2022; Federal IT modernization implementation; Cybersecurity standards and practices, including issues related to government access to data and standards for effective encryption, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, FISMA compliance; Implementation of 5G Strategy; issues related to procurement reform; CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, H.R.4346, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, H.R. 5376; NSF Directorate for Technology Innovation, DoC supply chain resiliency; Executive Order 14028,Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, supply chain security; Software Bill of Materials (SBOM); Federal procurement, HR7185 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security; Open source software security, S.4913, Securing Open Source Software Act of 2022.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
H.R.7185/S.4930 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. P.L. 117-263/S.4543/H.R.7900/H.R. 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA), provisions related to semiconductor sales, chips supply chain, and federal contractor restrictions.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Maintaining market access, cross-border data flows and global supply chains. U.S.-China trade and tariffs. Outbound Investment Reviews and the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act. Export Control - Temporary General License/Participation in Standards Development. Digital Trade. U.S. trade policy. H.R. 7185/S. 4930 - Federal Contracting for Peace & Security Act. Buy American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues. US-EU Trade and Technology Council and other U.S. trade negotiations. Implementation of P.L. 117-167, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. P.L. 117-263, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
FedRamp; H.R. 21 - Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization Act; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security; S. 3890 - Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022; H.R. 7185 & S. 4930 - Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; S. 4908 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S.4629 - Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2022
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3788, the Protecting American Innovation Act H.R. 3811, the Trade Related Intellectual Property Protection Act H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act -Issues relating to trade policy and negotiations impacting the biopharmaceutical industry including the TRIPS IP Waiver -Issues related to compulsory licensing of foriegn patents -Issues related to WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Accounting
Issues impacting the accounting and auditing profession; CPAs who perform financial planning services; Accounting standards for cryptocurrency; Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation related to services firms in Russia, including H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; H.R. 7602 and S. 3905, Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act; Independence of accounting standard setting; PCAOB matters, including disciplinary proceedings, inspections, and whistleblowers, including PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2021, S. 2009; False Claims Amendments Act of 2021, S. 2428; H.R. 5535, the Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act; and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. Cybersecurity issues (Department of Defense only).
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
Issues of interest to the information industries; access to public record information; issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity; federal data privacy legislation (H.R. 8152); Federal Trade Commission rulemaking on commercial surveillance and data security; Open Courts Act to reform the federal court records management PACER system (S. 2614 and H.R. 5844); news media access to Russia and Ukraine to gather and distribute independent journalism in the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R. 7185); federal government funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of H.R. 4857, S. 2528 "The Journalist Protection Act"; H.R. 1735, S.673 "The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act"; H.R. 7185 "Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act"; S.2992, H.R. 3816 "American Innovation and Choice Online Act"; S.2710 "Open App Markets Act"
Client expense: $298,857 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Accounting
Issues impacting the accounting and auditing profession; Accounting standards for cryptocurrency; Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation related to services firms in Russia, including H.R. 7080, Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs Act and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; Independence of accounting standard setting; PCAOB matters, including disciplinary proceedings, inspections, and whistleblowers, including PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2021, S. 2009; False Claims Amendments Act of 2021, S. 2428; H.R. 5535, the Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act; and H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act. Cybersecurity issues (Department of Defense only).
Client expense: $1,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to efficient government operations and IT modernization, including interoperability, cloud computing, datacenter consolidation, cybersecurity and telework (no specific legislation). Issues related to efficient government contracting, use of procurement best practices, vendor terms and conditions, and workforce management (no specific legislation). Issues relating to financing and implementation of Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act - Pub. L. 113-291 and Modernizing Government Technology Act - Pub. L. No. 115-91. Efforts to modernize legislative branch (no specific legislation). H.R. 21, FedRAMP Authorization Act (entire legislation). H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (entire legislation). Government response to COVID-19: H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; implementation of Pub. L. No. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; implementation of Pub. L. No. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; implementation of Pub. L. No. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Issues related to domestic preference in bipartisan infrastructure bill: H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues relating to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (all provisions) and agreement implementation; issues relating to U.S.-China trade and economic relations; issues relating to the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council and work plan; issues relating to potential trade negotiations, including the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF); issues relating to export controls, technology, data flows, and national security; issues relating to COVID-19-related trade barrier disruptions, supply chain resilience, and innovation and intellectual property rights, distribution, and logistics trade issues, including WTO negotiations; issues relating to U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260) (all provisions); issues relating to America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act (H.R.4521) (all provisions); issues relating to Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R.7185) (all provisions); issues relating to CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R.4346) (all provisions).
Client expense: $5,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to cross-border data transfers. Issues related to digital trade and intellectual property issues in the trade agreements. EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue; EU-US Privacy Shield. HR 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act, issues related to publishing.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3788, the Protecting American Innovation Act H.R. 3811, the Trade Related Intellectual Property Protection Act H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act -Issues relating to trade policy and negotiations impacting the biopharmaceutical industry including the TRIPS IP Waiver -Issues related to compulsory licensing of foriegn patents -Issues related to WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Client expense: $2,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (entire bill)
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to International Trade Including Multilateral & Bilateral Trade Agreements: Digital Trade: U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership, STIP; African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); US-Japan FTA, US-EU FTA, US-UK FTA, WTO. Bilateral Trade Issues: China 301 investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; Russia sanctions, H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; China World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance; China market access; India data localization. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Rule related to potential changes to Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for USMCA and non-USMCA countries. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework discussions and provisions related to cross-border data transfers.
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R. 7900 / S. 4543 - National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2023. H.R. 8236 / S. 4663 - Defense Appropriations Bill, Fiscal Year 2023. Military Aircraft Applications - Commercial Derivatives. Military Satellite Programs. Communications Science & Technology. Manufacturing Research & Development. Supply Chain Access and Security. Acquisition Policy & Related Topics. Agile Software Development & Acquisition. Domestic Sourcing. Systems Modification, Modernization, and Sustainment Logistics & Sustainment Services. Missile Defense Systems. Space Launch Vehicles. Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Systems. DOD Energy. Military Aviation and Weapons Programs. Workforce Training. STEM Programs. Post Employment Restrictions. Aeronautical Charting & Data. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. S. 3525 - Restoring Essential Energy & Security Holdings Onshore for Rare Earths Act of 2022. H.R. 2637 - American Critical Mineral Independence Act. H.R. 7185 / S. 4930 Federal Contracting for Peace and Security. H.R. 8161 - Fair Pricing and Cost Transparency Act. S. 1854 National Critical Capabilities Defense Act.
Client expense: $3,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 7185 and S.4930, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act Issues related to government procurement
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1386, Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act H.R. 2072, Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act H.R. 2907, Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2021 H.R. 3460, State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 H.R. 3524, Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement (EAGLE) Act H.R. 3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act H.R. 3825, Ending Platform Monopolies Act H.R. 3826, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 3843, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 3849, Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022 H.R. 5502, Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for (INFORM) Consumers Act H.R. 5544, To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan H.R. 6121/. 1187, Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 H.R. 6329/S. 1854, National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021 H.R. 6412, Import Security and Fairness Act H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act H.R. 7691, Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8282/S. 4662, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8666/S. 2934, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2022 H.Res. 1294/S.Res. 727, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance S. 746, Trade Security Act of 2021 S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 2107, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act S. 2378, Fair, Affordable, Innovative, and Resilient (FAIR) Transition and Competition Act S. 2716, American Beef Labeling Act of 2021 S. 3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022 S. 3850, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022 S. 4428, Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 S. 4495, Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2022 Draft legislation titled Fair Tariff Act of 2022 Nomination of Grant Harris to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis at the United States Department of Commerce Nomination of Chris Wilson to be Chief Intellectual Property Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Request for Comments, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; Trade Strategy to Combat Forced Labor (87 Fed. Reg. 40,3323-40,333, July 6, 2022) Various issues relating to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP); U. S.- Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement; implementation and revisions to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 116-113); U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS); U.S.-Korea digital trade and services; United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Labor Council; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); ratification of the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention; implementation of Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) (P.L. 75-583); reforms to export controls; 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 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (P. L. 116-283); implementation of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (P.L.114-159); implementation of Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) (P.L. 115-44); implementation of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81); implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) (P.L. 117-78); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167); 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); implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (P.L. 106-200); International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Title II of Pub.L. 95-223; reauthorization of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); negotiations on a U.S.- Kenya Free Trade Agreement; efforts to provide financial support, trade facilitation, and infrastructure support to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); International Telecommunications Union; World Health Organization (WHO); WHO Pandemic Treaty; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations and agreements; Reform of the WTO; WTO COVID-19 related Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver proposal; implementation of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement; Executive Order 14017, America's Supply Chains; Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; China's intellectual property regime industrial policies and cyber security; implementation of the U.S.- China economic and trade agreement; implementation of the U.S.- Japan trade agreement; IP issues relating to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues relating to trade secret theft; IP issues relating to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, and Europe; 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.-Kazakhstan 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.-Taiwan economic and commercial relations; U.S.-U.K. trade and regulatory 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 including those related to Russias threats to and invasion of Ukraine; U.S. sanctions on Turkey; U.S. sanctions on Burma; U.S. sanctions on Venezuela; U.S.-EU negotiations on a legal data transfer mechanism; U.S.-U.K. trade agreement; U.S.-EU trade agreement; U.S.-EU energy and sustainability cooperation; U.S.-Switzerland economic and commercial relations; EU and international tax policy including digital tax proposals; U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council; EU-U.S. Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue; EU Digital Markets Act; EU Digital Services Act; EU Data Act; EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; Indias Information Communications Technology (ICT) Tariffs; Federal Trade Commission statutory authority under Section 19 of the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914; modernizing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); efforts to implement an outbound investment screening mechanism; Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank); trade policy consideration with regard to cross-border data flows and issues of forced localization; tax treaties with Hungary, Poland, Chile; 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 trade and regulatory practices impacting digital goods and services; international artificial intelligence policy; international 5G policy; international cybersecurity policy; international policies related to content moderation and intermediary liability; advancing international regulatory cooperation; steel and aluminum tariffs; trade policy concerns regarding customs duties on electronic transmissions; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the European Union; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the United Kingdom; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and Japan; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and China; 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 Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-114); implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), including plastics toxicity under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act; U.S.-Brazil Trade Agreement to update the 2011 Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ATEC); U.S.-Brazil trade; Pacific Digital Trade Agreements; U.S. Chile Tax Treaty, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention Of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital; ratification of the Biodiversity Convention; ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol; efforts to pass legislation to implement the Basel Convention and related instruments; efforts to pass the Miscellaneous Tariff bill; reauthorization of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); efforts related to the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Russian sovereign debt; Commercial Service Office in Bangladesh; Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; port negotiations; recommendations for Export Controls Cooperation at the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council; small business innovation research; Buy America provisions especially in infrastructure legislation; supply chain and defense industrial base issues; printed circuit boards
Client expense: $23,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 3364 Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act H.R. 4373/S. 3075, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act 2021 H.R. 5544, To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan H.R. 7185, Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act Various issues related to vaccine diplomacy; U.S. Chile Tax Treaty, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention Of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital; implementation of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement; reform of the World Trade Organization; Canada's Digital Services Tax Act; Commercial Service Office in Bangladesh; Extraterritorial Application of Sec. 49 German Income Tax Act; supply chain and the defense industrial base; Buy America provisions especially in infrastructure legislation
Client expense: $23,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R. 7185); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7900, Section 5866; S. 4543).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to the ability of U.S. subsidiaries to compete for government contracts. Issues relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and potential changes to CFIUS authority to review certain transactions and its impact on the ability of the United States to attract foreign investment. Issues relating to export control reform and outbound investment reviews including the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (S.1854/H.R 6329) Issues relating to sanctions compliance for multinational companies including the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act (H.R. 7185/S. 4930)
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal Budget and Appropriations Legislation for FY 23, including Agency budgets for NASA, NOAA, and DOT; Continuing Resolution.HR 7185 - Federal Contracting for Peace & Security Act, S. 3530 - REEShore Act; HR 8161 - Fair Pricing with Cost Transparency Act; FY 23 NDAA, USICA/Competes Act; FAA Reauthorization
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)