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Affordable Footwear Act of 2009
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2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S Free Trade Agreement, issues related to trade remedy laws and enforcement; issues related to Panama Free Trade Agreement;Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; issues related to cross-border Mexican Truck pilot program; issues related to reauthorization of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 1631); preference reform; Andean preferences, The Affordable Footwear Act (S.730); issues related to Trans Pacific Partnership talks; issues related to China's currency, H.R. 2378 & S. 1027, S.1254, S. 3134; issues related to First Sale Rule. Foreign Manufactureres Legal Accountability Act (S 1606 HR 4678, S amendment 4418 to HR 5297); AD/CVD legislation (S 3725, H Res 1681); government procurement legislation (HR 5312, S 3505)
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade, including import duties Issues related to the U.S. Outdoor Act, H.R.3168 and S. 1439, to help reduce outdoor apparel prices Issues related to the Affordable Footwear Act, H.R.4316 and S. 730, to help reduce or eliminate duties on certain imported footwear
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached page Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (H.R.5136/S. 3454) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. (S. 3800) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act (HR 5013) FY2010 Supplemental Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899) Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 3116) JWOD Act of 2010 (HR 5983) All American Flag Act (H.R. 2853) Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (HR 6523) Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) SAVE Act (H.R.3039) MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) See attached page Misc Trade Cont'd. Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 83/S.J. Res 29) Possible draft legislation related to Trade Preferences U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 (S. 3275/HR 5160) Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) To amend the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 to provide for certain payments from the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, and for other purposes. (HR 4057) To extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. (HR 4136/S. 2532) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 (HR 6517) Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (HR 4853) Cotton trade USTR, DOC, USDA, DoD Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) cont'd. Product Safety cont'd. Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) - draft legislation Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209) EPA Sustainability Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (S. 3728) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Implementation of Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE)Act (HR 5175/S. 2395) Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (HR 4213) Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees. A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes (S. 3839) Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (HR 5297) Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804) FASAB Accounting Proposal on leasing accounting rules changes.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730) Trade with Ecuador 1205 Footwear Tariff Scedule Reclassifciation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
| Republican |
| LA |
| George Voinovich | Republican | OH |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jim DeMint | Republican | SC |
| John F. Kerry | Democratic | MA |
| Joseph I. Lieberman | Independent | CT |
| Judd Gregg | Republican | NH |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark Udall | Democratic | CO |
| Mary L. Landrieu | Democratic | LA |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Roland Burris | Democratic | IL |
| Samuel Brownback | Republican | KS |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Tariff Elimination on High Performance Outerwear (H.R. 3168 / S.1439) Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.730 Affordable Footwear Act H.R. 3168 The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act H.R. 2378 The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act. H.R. 6517 Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on camelback water packs. H.R.4101 New Partnership for Trade Development Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support H.R. 3168 and S. 1439- U.S. OUTDOOR Act to lower duties on technical performance outerwear and establish a sustainable manufacturing fund; Support passage of the AFFORDABLE FOOTWEAR ACT ( S. 730) resulting in the elimination of tariffs on outdoor footwear; Support passage of H.R. 5940 - Save U.S. Manufacturing and Jobs Act - To remove preferential trade treatment for certain textile articles; Support passage of S. 3823 - To remove preferential treatment for sleeping bags under a certain price point within the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes Support passage of H.R. 6517 Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 (Renew Trade Adjustment Assistance)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 730 - Affordable Footwear Act
Client expense: $21,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support passage of the AFFORDABLE FOOTWEAR ACT ( S. 730) resulting in the elimination of tariffs on outdoor footwear; Support passage of H.R. 5940 - Save U.S. Manufacturing and Jobs Act - To remove preferential trade treatment for certain textile articles. Support passage of S. 3823 - To remove preferential treatment for sleeping bags under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. Support passage of the U.S. OUTDOOR Act ( S. 1439, H.R. 3168).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade, including import duties. Issues related to the U.S. Outdoor Act (H.R.3168 and S. 1439), to help reduce outdoor apparel prices Issues related to the Affordable Footwear Act (H.R.4316 and S. 730), to help reduce or eliminate duties on certain imported footwear.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S Free Trade Agreement, issues related to trade remedy laws and enforcement; issues related to Panama Free Trade Agreement;Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; issues related to cross-border Mexican Truck pilot program; issues related to reauthorization of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 1631); Pakistan ROZ bills (HR 1318, HR 1886, S 496), preference reform; Andean preferences, The Affordable Footwear Act (S.730); Trans Pacific Partnership talks; issues related to China's currency, H.R. 2378 & S. 1027, S.1254, S. 3134; issues related to First Sale Rule. Foreign Manufactureres Legal Accountability Act (S 1606 HR 4678, S amendment 4418 to HR 5297); AD/CVD legislation (S 3725, H Res 1681); government procurement legislation (HR 5312, S 3505)
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.730 Affordable Footwear Act H.R. 3168 The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act H.R. 2378 The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on golf bags. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on inflatable balls. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on camelback water packs. H.R.4101 New Partnership for Trade Development Act H.R. 4380: Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2009
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached page Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (H.R.5136/S. 3454) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. (S. 3800) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act (HR 5013) FY2010 Supplemental Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899) Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 3116) JWOD Act of 2010 (HR 5983) All American Flag Act (H.R. 2853) Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209) Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) "Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) "To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) "New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) "To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) "To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) "TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) "Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) "Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) "Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) "PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) "Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. "Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. "Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement "Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. "Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. "Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). "Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs' proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. "Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) "FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) "FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) "SAVE Act (H.R.3039) "MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) "ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) "Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). "Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 83/S.J. Res 29) "Possible draft legislation related to Trade Preferences "U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) "Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB "Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 (S. 3275/HR 5160) "Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) "The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) "To amend the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 to provide for certain payments from the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, and for other purposes. (HR 4057) "To extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. (HR 4136/S. 2532) "Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) "Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) "Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. "Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (S. 3728) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Implementation of Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE)Act (HR 5175/S. 2395) Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (HR 4213) Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees. A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes (S. 3839) Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (HR 5297) Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804)
Client expense: $168,452 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730) Trade with Ecuador 1205 Footwear Tariff Scedule Reclassifciation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Tariff Elimination on High Performance Outerwear (H.R. 3168 / S.1439) Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 730 - Affordable Footwear Act
Client expense: $101,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S Free Trade Agreement, issues related to trade remedy laws and enforcement; issues related to Panama Free Trade Agreement;Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; issues related to cross-border Mexican Truck pilot program; issues related to reauthorization of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 1631); Pakistan ROZ bills (HR 1318, HR 1886, S 496), preference reform; Andean preferences, Generalized System of Preferences; the Affordable Footwear Act (S.730); Haiti Preferences; Trans Pacific Partnership talks; issues related to China's currency, H.R. 2378 & S. 1027, S.1254, S. 3134; issues related to First Sale Rule.
Client expense: $684,940 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.730 Affordable Footwear Act H.R. 3168 The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act Issues relating to China currency and correcting the misalignment. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on golf bags. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on inflatable balls. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on water bottles. H.R.4101 New Partnership for Trade Development Act H.R. 4380: Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2009
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade, including import duties. Issues related to the U.S. Outdoor Act (H.R. 3168 and S. 1439), to help reduce outdoor apparel prices Issues related to the Affordable Footwear Act (H.R. 4316 and S. 730), to help reduce or eliminate duties on certain imported footwear.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support passage of the AFFORDABLE FOOTWEAR ACT ( S. 730) resulting in the elimination of tariffs on outdoor footwear; Support the U.S. OUTDOOR Act ( S. 1439, H.R. 3168)- legislation reducing tariffs on performance outerwear and establishing a sustainable textile manufacturing fund; Oppose passage of the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act (S. 148); Support inclusion of S Amend 3932 (concerning credit card interchange fees) to S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached. Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R.2647/S. 1390) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (H.R.3326) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act (HR 5013) FY2010 Supplemental Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899) Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 3116) Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 S. 3209 Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (not yet introduced) Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) SAVE Act (H.R.3039) MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 83/S.J. Res 29) Possible draft legislation related to Trade Preferences U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 (S. 3275/HR 5160) Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) To amend the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 to provide for certain payments from the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, and for other purposes. (HR 4057) To extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. (HR 4136/S. 2532) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Implementation of Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE)Act (HR 5175/S. 2395) Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (HR 4213) Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees.
Client expense: $136,608 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730 and H.R. 4316); Section 1205 Proceeding at the International Trade Committee on the issue of textile implants in rubber footwear
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730) Trade with Ecuador
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Tariff Elimination on High Performance Outerwear (H.R. 3168 / S.1439) Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730) Eco-Index Potential Funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Legislation regarding U.S. footwear tariffs (S. 730, H.R. 4316)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007 [H.R.942.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. America's Climate Security Act of 2007,[S 2191]Impact on Electric Utilities. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 [S.3036], Impact on Electric Utilities, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, [HR 2996] , Impact on Electric Utilities H.R.955 : To amend the Clean Air Act to establish an inventory, registry, and information system of United States greenhouse gas emissions to inform the public and private sectors concerning, and encourage voluntary reductions in, greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.730 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish requirements concerning the operation of fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units, commercial and industrial boiler units, solid waste incineration units, medical waste incinerators, hazardous waste combustors, chlor-alkali plants, and Portland cement plants to reduce emissions of mercury to the environment, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH ] Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 [S.280.IS ]A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 [S.485.IS ] Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) Impact on electric utilities. [S.3698.IS ] Safe Climate Act of 2006 [H.R.5642.IH ] Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act of 2006 [H.R.5049.IH ] H.R.2809: To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming.Impact on electric utilities. National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 [S.1387.IS] To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases. Impact on electric utilities. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 [H.R.2651.IH] To require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH] New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act [H.R.3221.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Safe Climate Act of 2007 [H.R.1590.IH] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 [S.1177.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Impact on electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.730 Affordable Footwear Act H.R. 3168 The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act Issues relating to China currency and correcting the misalignment. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on golf bags. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on inflatable balls. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on water bottles. H.R.4101 New Partnership for Trade Development Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007 [H.R.942.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. America's Climate Security Act of 2007,[S 2191]Impact on Electric Utilities. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 [S.3036], Impact on Electric Utilities, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, [HR 2996] , Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R.955 : To amend the Clean Air Act to establish an inventory, registry, and information system of United States greenhouse gas emissions to inform the public and private sectors concerning, and encourage voluntary reductions in, greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.730 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish requirements concerning the operation of fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units, commercial and industrial boiler units, solid waste incineration units, medical waste incinerators, hazardous waste combustors, chlor-alkali plants, and Portland cement plants to reduce emissions of mercury to the environment, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH ] Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 [S.280.IS ]A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 [S.485.IS ] Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) Impact on electric utilities. [S.3698.IS ] Safe Climate Act of 2006 [H.R.5642.IH ] Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act of 2006 [H.R.5049.IH ] H.R.2809: To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming.Impact on electric utilities. National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 [S.1387.IS] To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases. Impact on electric utilities. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 [H.R.2651.IH] To require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH] New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act [H.R.3221.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Safe Climate Act of 2007 [H.R.1590.IH] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 [S.1177.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Impact on electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Issues related to Korea - U.S Free Trade Agreement, issues related to trade remedy laws and enforcement; issues related to Panama Free Trade Agreement;Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences; issues related to cross-border Mexican Truck pilot program; issues related to reauthorization of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (S. 1631); Pakistan ROZ bills (HR 1318, HR 1886, S 496), preference reform; Andean preferences, Generalized System of Preferences; the Affordable Footwear Act (S.730); Haiti Preferences; Trans Pacific Partnership talks; issues related to China's currency, H.R. 2378 & S. 1027, S.1254, S. 3134; issues related to First Sale Rule.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.730 Affordable Footwear Act H.R. 3168 The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act Issues relating to China currency and correcting the misalignment. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on golf bags. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on inflatable balls. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on water bottles. H.R.4101 New Partnership for Trade Development Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and JWOD programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R.2647/S. 1390) Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (H.R.3326) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Miscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 (S.730/HR 4316) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (S. 780) To add Paraguay to the list of countries eligible to be designated as ATPDEA beneficiary countries (H.R. 1837) Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws. Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (H.J.RES.56/S.J. Res 17) SAVE Act (H.R.3039) MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 56/S.J. Res 17) Testimony before House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S.1439/H.R.3168) Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) Issues related to footwear freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Continued.... Product Safety Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of CPSIA Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (S.374) Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. Draft CPSEA Other Discussion of WRAP program with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. Issues relating to ICANN Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1) Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560) Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (H.R.1409) Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) Issues relating to CIT Group Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. (HR 4872) Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 (S. 1229)
Client expense: $136,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730 and H.R.4316)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730) Trade with Ecuador
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Tariff Elimination on High Performance Outerwear (H.R. 3168 / S.1439) Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730) Eco-Index Potential Funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S.730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Affordable Footwear Act (S. 730)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.730 Affordable Footwear Act H.R. 3168 The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act Issues relating to China currency and correcting the misalignment. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on golf bags. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on inflatable balls. Issues related to miscellaneous tariffs on water bottles. H.R.4101 New Partnership for Trade Development Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)