Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009

H.R.1318, S.496 Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZ): Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act -- To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and for other purposes. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $14,498 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $14,498 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 496: TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 2378/S. 1027: CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3012/S. 2821: TRADE REFORM, ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT (TRADE) ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3192: ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL H.R. 4213: AMERICAN JOBS AND CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES ACT OF 2010; PROVISIONS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL TAXES S. 1254: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE S. 3134: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT 2010; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FOREIGN TRADE S. 3505: CHINA FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2010; ISSUES RELATED TO TRADE UNITED STATES-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (KORUS FTA); PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE AND TAXES

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform; U.S.-Colombia FTA; U.S.-South Korean FTA; U.S.-Panama FTA; H.R. 3012 Trade Reform Accountability and Employment Act (TRADE Act of 2009) trade and food safety issues regarding imports, Mexican Truck Pilot Programs (tariffs related to termination); Trade Promotion Authority ("Fast Track"); S. 2821 TRADE Act (companion to H.R. 3012); Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement; "Buy American" provisions in jobs and stimulus legislation; currency manipulation, esp." "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: H.R. 2378/S. 1027; H.R. 4351 (Buy American Improvement Act of 2009); H.R.4759 (Repeal NAFTA)

Client expense: $281,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues; H. R. 3012, requires review of exisiting trade agreements; S. 2821, requires review of existing trade agreements; H.R.4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010; S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009

Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Review and implementation of FTAs: S.2821/H.R.3012, TRADE Act of 2009 Government procurement: S. 3505, China Fair Trade Act of 2010; H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R.2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act - countervailing duties Rare earth minerals, domestic supply, and China export restrictions: H.R. 4866, Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010 Trade Agreements: Columbia FTA; Korea FTA; Panama FTA; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP); Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) WTO: Doha Development Agenda - WTO GATS Negotiations; WTO GATS ICT Pluralateral Bi-lateral trade issues and policy: China; India - Telecom Security; Russia Export/Import Regulation Reform: Intra-Company Transfer, Encryption Digital Economy Trade Agreements Conflict Minerals

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)

Client expense: $36,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 499, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. S. 282, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan. H.R. 2271, to prevent U.S. businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the U.S. government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses, and for other purposes. H.R. 2293, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require a public health advisory committee on trade to be included in the trade advisory committee system, to require public health organizations to be included on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations and other relevant sectoral or functional advisory committees, and for other purposes. H.R. 2311, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2378, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R. 4678, to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 1027, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 1043, to require the U.S. trade representative to negotiate a remedy for the equitable border tax treatment on goods and services within the World Trade Organization by Jan. 1, 2010, and for other purposes; to Finance. S. 1466, to establish the position of deputy U.S. trade representative for trade enforcement and a trade enforcement division in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, to establish a chief manufacturing negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights at U.S. borders. S. 1631, to reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs, and for other purposes. S. 2821, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to establish terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Congress that the role of Congress in making trade policy should be strengthened, and for other purposes. S. Res. 206, expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 496: a bill "To amend United States trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of United States goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of United States intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at United States borders, and for other purposes." Issue: trade provisions. S. 1027: A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. H.R. 2378: To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. S. 1254: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. H.R. 3012/ S. 2821: 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. HR 3192: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes. S. 3505: the China Fair Trade Act of 2010, to prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China agrees to the Agreement on Government Procurement, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. S. 3134: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make public and report biannually to Congress on international monetary policy and currency exchange rates; and (2) appear, if requested, before certain congressional committees to testify regarding such reports. Issue: Foreign trade. H.R. 4213 -- To extend certain expiring tax provision, including the Subpart F Active Financing Exception. Issue: International tax provisions. No bill number Korea Free Trade Agreement. Issue: trade and tax provisions.

Client expense: $1,631,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 499, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. S. 282, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan. H.R. 2271, to prevent U.S. businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the U.S. government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses, and for other purposes. H.R. 2293, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require a public health advisory committee on trade to be included in the trade advisory committee system, to require public health organizations to be included on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations and other relevant sectoral or functional advisory committees, and for other purposes. H.R. 2311, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2378, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R. 4678, to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 1027, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 1043, to require the U.S. trade representative to negotiate a remedy for the equitable border tax treatment on goods and services within the World Trade Organization by Jan. 1, 2010, and for other purposes; to Finance. S. 1466, to establish the position of deputy U.S. trade representative for trade enforcement and a trade enforcement division in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, to establish a chief manufacturing negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights at U.S. borders. S. 1631, to reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs, and for other purposes. S. 2821, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to establish terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Congress that the role of Congress in making trade policy should be strengthened, and for other purposes. S. Res. 206, expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 496: TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 2378/S. 1027: CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3012/S. 2821: TRADE REFORM, ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT (TRADE) ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3192: ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL H.R. 4213: AMERICAN JOBS AND CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES ACT OF 2010; PROVISIONS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL TAXES S. 1254: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE S. 3134: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT 2010; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FOREIGN TRADE S. 3505: CHINA FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2010; ISSUES RELATED TO TRADE UNITED STATES-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (KORUS FTA); PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE AND TAXES

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2821/H.R. 3012 Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 or TRADE Act, provisions of the bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to establish terms for future trade agreements, and to express the sense of the Congress that the role of Congress in making trade policy should be strengthened. Met with the Office of the United States Trade Representative on relevant trade issues. Talked to and met with House and Senate offices on anti-trust issues. Talked to the US Department of Justice and US Department of Agriculture on anti-trust issues.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues; H. R. 3012, requires review of exisiting trade agreements; S. 2821, requires review of existing trade agreements; H.R.4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010; S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009

Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of [2009(S)/2010(H)] Definitions/List of Sanctions S.2821/H.R.3012, TRADE Act of 2009 - Review and implementation of FTAs S. 3505, China Fair Trade Act of 2010 - government procurement H.R.2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act - countervailing duties H.R. 4866, Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010 - Re-establishment of rare earth minerals domestic supply chain H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act - government procurement draft legislation: Technology Security and Antiboycott Act U.S.- Columbia Free Trade Agreement U.S.- Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S. - Panama Free Trade Agreement WTO-Doha Development Agenda - WTO GATS Negotiations China - Policy and bi-lateral trade issues Computer Hardware Controls Weighted Teraflops on Systems and Technology Export Regulation Encryption Reform India Telecom Security Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Digital Economy Trade Agreements Russian bi-lateral trade issues Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Data Privacy - Digital Economy - Trade in Services Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - Innovation - Digital Economy Conflict Minerals Rare Earth Minerals WTO GATS ICT Pluralateral

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform; U.S.-Colombia FTA; U.S.-South Korean FTA; U.S.-Panama FTA; H.R. 3012 Trade Reform Accountability and Employment Act (TRADE Act of 2009) trade and food safety issues regarding imports, Mexican Truck Pilot Programs (tariffs related to termination); Trade Promotion Authority ("Fast Track"); S. 2821 TRADE Act (companion to H.R. 3012); Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement; "Buy American" provisions in jobs and stimulus legislation; currency manipulation, esp." "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: H.R. 2378/S. 1027; H.R. 4351 (Buy American Improvement Act of 2009); H.R.4759 (Repeal NAFTA)

Client expense: $304,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $8,373 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 3116 Berry Amendment Extension Act -- To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring certain items directly related to the national security unless the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $8,373 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1318, S.496 Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZ): Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act -- To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and for other purposes. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $8,373 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce

Client expense: $29,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Comments on preliminary staff recommendations for foreign trade zones 29 & 203, applications for subzone authority, Dow Corning and REC Silicon; HR 3012, S 2821, TRADE Act; Final ITC Investigation regarding anti-dumping & CVD petitions by Resco Products against China & Mexico; cut trade deficit & stop China's currency manipulation, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act HR2378 & S3134; Section 301 case filed w/ ITC by USW to stop China's illegal trade practices hindering US advancement in green energy; KORUS FTA, Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement; enforcement of Section 421 of The Trade Act, making sure US market is not disrupted by surges in Chinese Trading; Dow Corning Foreign Trade Zone Case, Docket No. 20-2009

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

HR 496: a bill "To amend United States trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of United States goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of United States intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at United States borders, and for other purposes." Issue: trade provisions. S. 1027: A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. H.R. 2378: To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. S. 1254: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. H.R. 3012/ S. 2821: 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. HR 3192: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes. S. 3505: the China Fair Trade Act of 2010, to prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China agrees to the Agreement on Government Procurement, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. S. 3134: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make public and report biannually to Congress on international monetary policy and currency exchange rates; and (2) appear, if requested, before certain congressional committees to testify regarding such reports. Issue: Foreign trade. H.R. 4213 -- To extend certain expiring tax provision, including the Subpart F Active Financing Exception. Issue: International tax provisions. No bill number Korea Free Trade Agreement. Issue: trade and tax provisions

Client expense: $1,664,721 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3012, S. 2821, Trade Act of 2009, Korea FTA, TPP

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2821/H.R. 3012 Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 or TRADE Act, provisions of the bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to establish terms for future trade agreements, and to express the sense of the Congress that the role of Congress in making trade policy should be strengthened. Met with the US Trade Commission on relevent trade issues.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 499, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. S. 282, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan. H.R. 2271, to prevent U.S. businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the U.S. government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses, and for other purposes. H.R. 2293, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require a public health advisory committee on trade to be included in the trade advisory committee system, to require public health organizations to be included on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations and other relevant sectoral or functional advisory committees, and for other purposes. H.R. 2311, to provide for increased funding and support for diplomatic engagement with the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2378, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act. H.R. 4678, to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 1027, to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 1043, to require the U.S. trade representative to negotiate a remedy for the equitable border tax treatment on goods and services within the World Trade Organization by Jan. 1, 2010, and for other purposes; to Finance. S. 1466, to establish the position of deputy U.S. trade representative for trade enforcement and a trade enforcement division in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, to establish a chief manufacturing negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, to strengthen enforcement of U.S. intellectual property rights at U.S. borders. S. 1631, to reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs, and for other purposes. S. 2821, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to establish terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Congress that the role of Congress in making trade policy should be strengthened, and for other purposes. S. Res. 206, expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 4284 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act - communication in support; S. 2821 to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review - communication in opposition; H.R. 3039/S. 3170 - Providing for preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines - communication in support H.R. 4645/S. 3112 - Lifting certain restrictions on trade and travel to Cuba - communication in support. H.R. 4678 - Requiring foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States for service of process - communication in opposition. S. 2978 - Extending trade preferences for Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recorvery Act and to encourage foreign in vestment in Haiti - communication in support. S.370 in support of amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear, and for other purposes S.3134/H.R.2378 in opposition to legislation providing for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes S.3275/H.R.5160 in support of extension of Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to provide customs support services to Haiti, and for other purposes. S.891/H.R.4128/H.R.4173 communication of retail industry views on improving transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals. H.R. 5349 in opposition to providing that Cambodias debt to the United States may not be reduced or forgiven, and textile and apparel articles that are the product of Cambodia and imported into the United States may not be extended duty-free treatment. H.R. 5393 in opposition to providing U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles. National Export Initiative (NEI) communication of retail industry views Lacey Act Amendments communication of retail industry views on required legislative and regulatory modifications Use of Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China - communication of retail industry views Restrictions on trade in pythons/reptiles - communication of retail industry views Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations - communication of retail industry views Animal husbandry practices affecting trade in Australian wool - communciation of retail industry views

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), 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. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

United States/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. General Free Trade Issues; H. R. 3012, requires review of exisiting trade agreements; S. 2821, requires review of existing trade agreements.

Client expense: $225,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $19,939 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $19,939 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1318, S.496 Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZ): Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act -- To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and for other purposes. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5393 Textile Enforcement & Securities Act of 2010 -- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with authority to more agressively enforce trade laws relating to textile or apparel articles, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $19,939 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform; U.S.-Colombia FTA; U.S.-South Korean FTA; U.S.-Panama FTA; H.R. 3012 Trade Reform Accountability and Employment Act (TRADE Act of 2009) trade and food safety issues regarding imports, Mexican Truck Pilot Programs (tariffs related to termination); Trade Promotion Authority ("Fast Track"); S. 2821 TRADE Act (companion to H.R. 3012); Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement; "Buy American" provisions in jobs and stimulus legislation; currency manipulation, esp." "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: H.R. 2378/S. 1027; H.R. 4351 (Buy American Improvement Act of 2009); H.R.4759 (Repeal NAFTA)

Client expense: $405,100 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Success of Section 421 safeguard measure on Chinese tire imports; restrictions needed for Thyssen Krupp subzone authority application in Calvert, Alabama; Export-Import Bank consideration of Reliance Power Limited loan guarantee application to purchase machinery manufactured by Bucyrus International of South Milwaukee, WI; S. 2821, H.R. 3012 TRADE Act of 2009; opposition to waiver for GSP treatment on Thai tires; Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations; Korea Free Trade Agreement; pending trade case on certain coated free sheet paper, allegation that undervaluation of Chinas currency provides a subsidy; National Export Initiative; S. 3134, H.R. 2378 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act; trade deficit with China

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S.

HR 3012/S 2821 Trade Act, Wall Street Reform, Restoring America Financial Stability Act of 2010, Panama FTA, TPP

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

Client expense: $9,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 496: TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 2378/S. 1027: CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3012/S. 2821: TRADE REFORM, ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT (TRADE) ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3192: ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL H.R. 4213: AMERICAN JOBS AND CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES ACT OF 2010; PROVISIONS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL TAXES S. 1254: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE S. 3134: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT 2010; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FOREIGN TRADE S. 3505: CHINA FAIR TRADE ACT OF 2010; ISSUES RELATED TO TRADE UNITED STATES-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (KORUS FTA); PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE AND TAX

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 496: a bill "To amend United States trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of United States goods and services, to restore rights under trade remedy laws, to strengthen enforcement of United States intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at United States borders, and for other purposes." Issue: trade provisions. S. 1027: A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. H.R. 2378: To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. S. 1254: A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. H.R. 3012/ S. 2821: 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. HR 3192: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes. S. 3505: the China Fair Trade Act of 2010, to prohibit purchases by the Federal Government of Chinese goods and services until China agrees to the Agreement on Government Procurement, and for other purposes. Issue: trade provisions. S. 3134: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make public and report biannually to Congress on international monetary policy and currency exchange rates; and (2) appear, if requested, before certain congressional committees to testify regarding such reports. Issue: Foreign trade. H.R. 4213 -- To extend certain expiring tax provision, including the Subpart F Active Financing Exception. Issue: International tax provisions. No bill number Korea Free Trade Agreement. Issue: trade and tax provisions.

Client expense: $2,316,895 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 3012/S 2821, TRADE Act

Client expense: $225,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 496: TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 2378S. 1027: CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3012/S. 2821: TRADE REFORM, ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT (TRADE) ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3192: ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S. 1254: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE

Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

China's WTO challenge to the Section 421 safeguard measure on Chinese tire imports; the treatment of Chinese export taxes in dumping margin calculations; S. 1982, Trade Enforcement Priorities Act; negative effect of Free Trade Zone applications for Sub Zone status to imported dumped silicon metal under antidumping orders; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 2821, H.R. 3012, TRADE Act of 2009; Mexican tariffs & U.S. goods under NAFTA; Bilateral Investment Treaty Model; competitive need limitation waiver on imports of radial motor vehicle tires from Thailand under Generalized System of Preferences; Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations; DOHA Round trade negotiations; potential international trade agreement on environmental goods

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S.

China's WTO challenge to the Section 421 safeguard measure on Chinese tire imports; the treatment of Chinese export taxes in dumping margin calculations; S. 1982, Trade Enforcement Priorities Act; negative effect of Free Trade Zone applications for Sub Zone status to imported dumped silicon metal under antidumping orders; H.R. 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; S. 2821, H.R. 3012, TRADE Act of 2009; Mexican tariffs & U.S. goods under NAFTA; Bilateral Investment Treaty Model; competitive need limitation waiver on imports of radial motor vehicle tires from Thailand under Generalized System of Preferences; Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations; DOHA Round trade negotiations; potential international trade agreement on environmental goods

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S.

H.R. 496: TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 2378S. 1027: CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3012/S. 2821: TRADE REFORM, ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT (TRADE) ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE H.R. 3192: ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S. 1254: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRADE

Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $20,611 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $20,611 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1318, S.496 Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZ): Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act -- To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and for other purposes. H.R. 2378, S. 1027 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act -- To amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes. S. 3134 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 -- A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- 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 Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. S. 1141 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2009 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. 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. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $20,611 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform; U.S.-Colombia FTA; U.S.-South Korean FTA; U.S.-Panama FTA; H.R. 3012 Trade Reform Accountability and Employment Act (TRADE Act of 2009) trade and food safety issues regarding imports, Mexican Truck Pilot Programs (tariffs related to termination); Trade Promotion Authority ("Fast Track"); S. 2821 TRADE Act (companion to H.R. 3012); Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement; "Buy American" provisions in jobs and stimulus legislation; currency manipulation, esp." "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: H.R. 2378/S. 1027; H.R. 4351 (Buy American Improvement Act of 2009); H.R.4759 (Repeal NAFTA)

Client expense: $295,700 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1766/H.R. 3786 to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating of bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements - communications in opposition; H.R. 2811/S. 373 to amend Title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python Genera as an injurious animal - communication of retail industry views on behalf of PetSmart and Petco; H.R. 4284 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act - communication in support S. 2821 to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review - communication in opposition H.R. 3039/S. 3170 - Providing for preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines - communication in support H.R. 4645/S. 3112 - Lifting certain restrictions on trade and travel to Cuba - communication in support. H.R. 4678 - Requiring foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States for service of process - communication in opposition. H.R. 4759 - Providing for the withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement - communication in opposition. S. 2978 - Extending trade preferences for Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recorvery Act and to encourage foreign in vestment in Haiti - communication in support. S. 3080 - Providing for judicial determination of injury in certain cases involving dumped and subsidized merchandise imported into the United States - communication in opposition Use of Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 against consumer goods from China - communication of retail industry views Restrictions on trade in pythons/reptiles - communication of retail industry views Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations - communication of retail industry views Animal husbandry practices affecting trade in Australian wool - communciation of retail industry views

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office