United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
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2008 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 888 - business travel facilitation; H.R. 2942 - currency reform in China; H.R. 5724 - US-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement; S. 1607 - exchange rate oversight; S. 1677 - exchange rates; S. 2830 - US-Columbia Free Trade Agreement; (no bill number) - FINSA implementation.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. S. 652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S.2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Domincan Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develop a program to enhance trouser production.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 782/H.R. 2942/S. 796/S. 1607 -- legislation tightening the definition of currency manipulation and providing new tools to manufacturers and the Administration to deal with countries who manipulate their curencies for economic advantage. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/ 5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand th Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 5724 / S. 2830 - US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $612,133 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Client expense: $14,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $14,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $14,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
S. 1919, " Trade Enforcement Act of 2007" S. 2830, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5724, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers World Trade Organization (WTO) Enforcement Matters WTO Doha Development Negotiations Russian Accession to the WTO Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Peru Free Trade Agreement Panama Free Trade Agreement Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Assistance Authority Bilateral Investment Treaties Brazil, Russia, India and China
Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Smithsonian Institution, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Currency Manipulation: H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007- Trade Adjustment Assistance: H.R. 3920, Trade and Globilization Act of 2007; S. 122, Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007. - U.S./Colombia Free Trade Agreement: H.R. 5724, United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; H.Res. 1092, Relating to the Consideration of H.R. 5724; S. 2830, A bill to implement United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.- United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Currency Manipulation: H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007- Trade Adjustment Assistance: H.R. 3920, Trade and Globilization Act of 2007; S. 122, Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007. - U.S./Colombia Free Trade Agreement: H.R. 5724, United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; H.Res. 1092, Relating to the Consideration of H.R. 5724; S. 2830, A bill to implement United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.- United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Currency Manipulation: H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007- Trade Adjustment Assistance: H.R. 3920, Trade and Globilization Act of 2007; S. 122, Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007. - U.S./Colombia Free Trade Agreement: H.R. 5724, United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; H.Res. 1092, Relating to the Consideration of H.R. 5724; S. 2830, A bill to implement United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.- United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Currency Manipulation: H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007- Trade Adjustment Assistance: H.R. 3920, Trade and Globilization Act of 2007; S. 122, Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007. - U.S./Colombia Free Trade Agreement: H.R. 5724, United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; H.Res. 1092, Relating to the Consideration of H.R. 5724; S. 2830, A bill to implement United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. H.R. 6452, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and to take actions to address such practices. H.R. 6530, to amend U.S. trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders. H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India. H.Res. 964, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210. S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. H.R. 6452, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and to take actions to address such practices. H.R. 6530, to amend U.S. trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders. H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India. H.Res. 964, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210. S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade Agreements, general issues. Trade Policy, general issues. Korea FTA, promotion of entire agreement. WTO-DOHA Round completion: general issues, services sector. China Information Assurance Standards. Trade Promotion Authority, general issues. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 Columbia Free Trade Agreement, entire bill.
Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1607 A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.2372 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.3934 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.782 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. S.796 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. H.R.1229 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. S.974 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful. H.R.3443 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the provisions relating to drawback for exported merchandise. H.RES.587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress. S.1677 A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. H.R.5102 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. Issues relating to U.S. Korea FTA Issues relating to Vietnam Apparel Monitoring H.R.2362 To reduce the duty on certain golf club components. S.1707 A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components. H.R.6483 To provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. S.3439 A bill to provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. H.R.5724 To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2830 A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Implementation of H.R.4040 To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5724/S 2830 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act; To implement the United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; enactment of entire bill
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support S 2830 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act; United States-Panama Free Trade Agreement; United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Oppose Russian tariffs on the importation of combines
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 5734/S2830, H Res 1092; regarding the U.S. Columbia Free Trade Agreement; all provisions Issues related to the Panama and Korea FTAs S1677 - Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act; all provisions H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act; all provisions S2813 - China Currency Manipulation Act; all provisions H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economic Trade Remedy Act of 2007; all provisions S974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; all provisions
Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Panama, Korea Free Trade Agreements (No bill numbers) (Entire agreements) S. 2830/ H.R. 5724, U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Entire bill) S. 1677, Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1002, A Bill to Authorize Appropriate Action if the Negotiations with the People's Republic of China Regarding China's Undervalued Currency and Currency Manipulations are not Successful (Entire bill) S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade act (Entire bill) S. 796/ H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 888-business travel facilitation; H.R. 2942-currency reform in China; H.R. 5724-US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; S. 1607-exchange rate oversight; S. 1677-exchange rates; S. 2830-US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; (no bill number)-FINSA Implementation; H.R. 7081/S. 3548-US-India Agreement for cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Economic stimulus legislation; Energy Efficiency & Energy Policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; Trade policy and Free Trade Agreements (H.R.5724 and S.2830); Export and knowledge controls; Health care improvement through Information Technology; Tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and-S.28886/original bills); Innovation and competitiveness (COMPETES Act, H.R.2272 and S.712); Open markets and Doha; patent reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Economic stimulus legislation; Energy Efficiency & Energy Policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; Trade policy and Free Trade Agreements (H.R.5724 and S.2830); Export and knowledge controls; Health care improvement through Information Technology; Tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills); Innovation and competitiveness (COMPETES Act, H.R.2272 and S.712); Open markets and Doha; patent reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 6180/S. 3083, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 5724/S. 2830, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Control Reform HR 4246, HR 3633, HR 5916, Free Trade Agreements HR 5724, S 2830 HRes 1092
Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Control Reform HR 4246, HR 3633, HR 5916, Free Trade Agreements HR 5724, S 2830 HRes 1092
Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5724 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 S 2830 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 PANAMA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Client expense: $212,392 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5724 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 S 2830 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 PANAMA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Client expense: $212,392 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. H.R. 917/H.R. 1686 -- Legislation to expand th Berry Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security and to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. H.R. 1684 -- FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Authorization bill, Title IV, Section 407, to require that uniforms, protective gear, badges and identification cards of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the United States. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- The Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- Title I, Sec. 1207 -- Provisions to provide economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton. Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
Client expense: $10,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. S.652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in txtiles and apparel. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. H.R. 782/H.R. 2942/S. 796/S. 1607 -- legislation tightening the definition of currency manipulation and providing new tools to manufacturers and the Administration to deal with countries who manipulate their curencies for economic advantage. H.R. 4413/4414/4415/4416/4417/4418/4419/4425/4426/4427/4428/4436/4437/4438/4433/4434/4435/4439/4440/5092/ 5093/5094 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on acrylic fiber. H.R. 5095/5096/5097/5098 -- Legislation to suspend the duties on rayon fiber. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Dominican Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develp a program to enhance trouser production.
Client expense: $10,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
DR-CAFTA Implementation -- Worked with Congress and Executive Branch regarding effective implementation of DR-CAFTA. Specifically, an agreement to implement a rule of origin change for pocketing and necessary compensation for making such change. Organization also worked on changes to the CAFTA short-supply model as well as an expanded trade proposal for the Dominican Republic to provide more flexibility relative to the sourcing of trouser fabrics. S. 652/H.R. 3905 -- Legislation to provide duty-free access for textiles and apparel from least developed countries (LDCs). H.R. 3688/S. 2113 -- U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 5724/S.2830 -- U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in textiles and apparel. H.R. 2419 (Public Law 110-234) -- Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (P.L. 109-432) -- All provisions relating to customs enforcement and rules of origin for textiles and apparel. New proposals to further expand trade preferences for Haiti. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from Vietnam. S. 2776/H.S. 6387 -- Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Pakistan/Afghanistan -- Proposal to provide that products manufactured in these zones, including certain textile and apparel products, would receive preferential access to the U.S. market. H.R. 5264 -- Andean Trade Preference Extension Act -- to extend trade preferences for the Andean region through December 31, 2008. Appropriations -- worked with Congress to continue funding for textile enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in the FY2009 appropriations process and to provide funding for an expanded import monitoring program at the Department of Commerce. Working with Congress and the Administration to evaluate options to address the end of safeguards on Chinese textile and apparel products at the end of 2008 by implementing a China Monitoring Program to ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China. U.S.-Domincan Republic Trouser Program -- worked with the Administration and Congress to develop a program to enhance trouser production.
Client expense: $10,099 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5724 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 S 2830 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 PANAMA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Client expense: $208,003 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5724 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 S 2830 US-COLUMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGMT IMPLEMENTATION ACT 2008 PANAMA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Client expense: $208,003 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1919, " Trade Enforcement Act of 2007" S. 2830, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5724, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers World Trade Organization (WTO) Enforcement Matters WTO Doha Development Negotiations Russian Accession to the WTO Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Peru Free Trade Agreement Panama Free Trade Agreement Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Assistance Authority Bilateral Investment Treaties Brazil, Russia, India and China
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Smithsonian Institution, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
H.R. 5059, to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act with respect to lesser developed countries, all provisions; H.R. 5264, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes, Sec. 2 relating to the Andean Trade Preference Act, all provisions; H.R. 1001, To amend the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006 to extend the date for the President to determine if Haiti meets certain requirements, and for other purposes, all provisions H.R. 1830, To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008, all provisions; S. 2830/H.R. 5724, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, all provisions; DR-CAFTA implementation cumulation; S. 652, To extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes., all provisions; H.R. 857/S. 491, To clarify the rules of origin for certain textile and apparel products, all provisions; US-Korea FTA; Vietnam textile monitoring program; HR 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, provisions relating to Haiti trade preferences; H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, all provisions; H.R. 5960, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption, all provisions; Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations; DR-CAFTA implementation, Costa Rica implementation, cumulation, Dominican Republic pocketing provisions; African Growth and Opportunity Act reform regarding commercial availability determinations for yarns and fabrics; H.R. 6387 provisions relating to duty-free treatment for textile and apparel products imported from Afghanistan and Pakistan through Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs); H.R. 6483 to provide duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear sold at retail; H.R. 6560 provisions that would facilitate trade in certain apparel products imported from the Dominican Republic; H.R. 7222 provisions that would continue duty free treatment of imported textiles and apparel under the Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, and the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act; S. 3385 provisions impacting imported processed food products sold at retail through amendments to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food supply safety.
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5264, Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 5724, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, all provisions. HR 7222, To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes - Provisions related to the Andean Trade Preferences Act. S 2830, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, all provisions. Issues related to the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Panama, Korea Free Trade Agreements (no bill numbers) (Entire agreements) S. 2830/ H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Entire bill) S. 1677, Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1002, A Bill to Authorize Appropriate Action if the Negotiations with the People's Republic of China Regarding China's Undervalued Currency and Currency Manipulations are not Successfull (Entire bill) S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (Entire bill) S. 796/ H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 169, to require that when the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. H.R. 294, to prohibit the entry into any bilateral or regional trade agreement. H.R. 548, to establish a congressional trade office. H.R. 571, to require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the president certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country. H.R. 782, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. H.R. 1002, regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation. H.R. 1229/S. 974, to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. H.R. 1278/S.445, to establish the position of trade enforcement officer and a trade enforcement division in the Office of USTR. H.R. 1958/S. 571, to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from China. H.R. 2886, to address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the U.S. dollar. H.R. 3272, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. H.R. 3688, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5102, to direct the secretary of transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. H.R. 5264, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5267, to regulate certain state taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. H.R. 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R. 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883, to amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. H.R. 6452, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect the environment and to take actions to address such practices. H.R. 6530, to amend U.S. trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders. H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H. Res. 925, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. H. Res. 928, expressing the sense of the House with respect to the trade relationship between the United States and India. H.Res. 964, to strengthen U.S. trade laws and for other purposes. S. 460, to make determinations by USTR under the Trade Act of 1974 reviewable by the Court of International Trade and to ensure that the U.S. trade representative considers petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights. S. 796, to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy. S. 1280, to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of free trade agreements. S. 1607, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 1919, to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes. S. 2113, to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S. 2611, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met. S. 2813, to require the secretary of the treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulation by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2830, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; to Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Pub. L. No. 107-210. S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Currency Manipulation: H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 1607, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007; S. 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007- Trade Adjustment Assistance: H.R. 3920, Trade and Globilization Act of 2007; S. 122, Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2007. - U.S./Colombia Free Trade Agreement: H.R. 5724, United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; H.Res. 1092, Relating to the Consideration of H.R. 5724; S. 2830, A bill to implement United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.- United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act, Sections 703, 704, 709, 713, 718, provisions relating to OPA 90; H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act, Section 4; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Section 4. Whole Bills: S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act; S. 3036, Climate Change Security Act; H.R. 7231, To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 2830, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Whole Regulations: 72 Fed. Reg. 27179, Regulatory efforts concerning criteria pollutants emissions under NSPS subpart Ja; 72 Fed. Reg. 58378, Amendments to Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Regulation; 73 Fed. Reg. 44353, Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act, Proposed Rule; 72 Fed. Reg. 50715 (Sept. 4, 2007), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries; Clean Water Act, Title III, Federal Regulations regarding National Pollution Discharge Elimination system for vessels. Regulatory efforts concerning effluent guidelines for coalbed methane; Regulatory efforts concerning post-Rapanos guidance on Waters of the U.S.; Regulatory efforts concerning Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, Oil Prevention Act OPA 90;
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. S.1607 A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.4040 To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. S.2045 A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. S.2372 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.3934 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear. H.R.782 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. S.796 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is a countervailable export subsidy, to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency, and for other purposes. H.R.1229 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. S.974 A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. H.R.2942 To provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.1002 To authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulation are not successful. H.R.3443 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the provisions relating to drawback for exported merchandise. H.RES.587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress. S.1677 A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. H.R.5102 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. Issues relating to U.S. Korea FTA Issues relating to Vietnam Apparel Monitoring H.R.2362 To reduce the duty on certain golf club components. S.1707 A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components. H.R.6483 To provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. S.3439 A bill to provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes. H.RES.1092 Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724 To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2830 A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5724/S 2830 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act; To implement the United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; enactment of entire bill
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.RES.336, expresses that the U.S. should adhere to moral principles relating to international trade pacts. H.RES.587, expresses that the House should not at this time consider fast-track negotiating authority. H.RES.926, recognizes the importance of food, product safety and U.S. trade policy. H.J.RES.55, to disapprove a final rule on importation of cattle and beef. H.R.137, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. H.R.169, to improve trade deficits between U.S. and other countries. H.R.294, to prohibit entry into bilateral or regional trade agreement for 2 years. H.R.321, to require Treasury to report on exchange rate policies of the PRC. H.R.624, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. H.R.782, to amend title 7 of the 1930 Tariff Act. H.R.1026, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.1042, to extend trade promotion authority. H.R.1706, to assist U.S. exporters of certain fruits and vegetables. H.R.1830, to extend authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R.2819, to facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. H.R.2844, to promote U.S. emergency and non-emergency food assistance programs. H.R.3182, to let the U.S. participate in energy development offshore from Cuba and other countries. H.R.3684, to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in trade agreement negotiations. H.R.3688, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.4124, to direct withdrawal from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. S.J.RES.20, to disapprove a rule relating to importation of cattle and beef. S.1106, to extend the additional duty on ethanol. S.1485, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1848, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to address the impact of globalization and other purposes. S.2113, to implement the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.5724, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6137, to remove the additional tariff on ethanol. S.2830, to implement the U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement. S.2906, to require a report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases prior to free-trade agreement negotiations. S.3083, to require a review of trade agreements and other purposes. H.R.6522, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. S.3238, to prohibit swine, pork imports from Argentina until certified free of foot and mouth disease. Issues other than legislation: Trade (domestic/foreign) Agricultural trade issues for the World Trade Organization. Revisions to U.S. sanctions policy. Export licensing requirements for agricultural sales. Implementation of Trade Adjustment Assistance to agricultural producers. Impact of domestic agricultural policy on trade agreements. Inclusion of labor and environmental standards in agricultural trade negotiations. International food assistance. Mechanisms to address impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade. Implementation of Byrd Amendment. Agricultural imports. Harmonization of environmental regulations. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations and agreements.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 5724 / S. 2830 - US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $944,634 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade Agreements, general issues. Trade Policy, general issues. Korea FTA, promotion of entire agreement. Panama FTA, promotion of Panama Free Trade efforts. Government procurement. WTO-DOHA Round completion: general issues, services sector, China government procurement agreement. China Information Assurance Standards. Trade Promotion Authority, general issues. H.R. 5724/S. 2830 Columbia Free Trade Agreement, entire bill.
Client expense: $1,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 888-business travel facilitation; H.R. 2942-currency reform in China; H.R. 5724-US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; S. 1607-exchange rate oversight; S. 1677-exchange rates; S. 2830-US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; (no bill number)-FINSA Implementation; H.R. 7081/S. 3548-US-India Agreement for cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 5734/S 2830, H Res 1092; regarding U.S. Colombia Free Trade Agreement; all provisions Issues related to Panama and Korea FTAs S 1677 - Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act; all provisions HR 2942 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act; all provisions S 2813 - China Currency Manipulation Act; all provisions HR 1229 - Nonmarket Economic Trade Remedy Act of 2007; all provisions S 974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act; all provisions
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Export Control Reform HR 4246, HR 3633, HR 5916, Free Trade Agreements HR 5724, S 2830 HRes 1092
Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Trade policy and Free Trade Agreements (H.R.5724 and S.2830); Constructive engagement with China and non-tariff trade barriers; Energy Efficiency& Energy Policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; Export and knowledge controls; Health care improvement through Information Technology; Tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills); Innovation and competitiveness (COMPETES Act, H.R.2272 and S.712); Open markets and Doha; patent reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Trade policy and Free Trade Agreements (H.R.5724 and S.2830); Constructive engagement with China and non-tariff trade barriers; Energy Efficiency& Energy Policy; Broadband and spectrum policy; Export and knowledge controls; Health care improvement through Information Technology; Tax policy and extenders (H.R.6049 and S.2886/original bills); Innovation and competitiveness (COMPETES Act, H.R.2272 and S.712); Open markets and Doha; patent reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)