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AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015
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AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to extend through FY2025 the duty-free treatment of the products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under those Acts. The extended period also applies to: the preferential treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or components knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarns originating in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, or both; and the third-country fabric program granting duty-free treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles. This bill amends the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to revise rules of origin for duty-free treatment of articles of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. The President must not terminate the designation of a country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country unless, at least 60 days before termination, the President notifies Congress and the country of that intention. The President, instead of terminating the designation, may withdraw, suspend, or limit the duty-free treatment for any article that is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if that would be more effective in promoting the country's compliance with certain requirements, including a market-based economy and the rule of law, the protection of human rights and internationally-recognized worker rights, elimination of trade barriers to the United States, and non-engagement in activities that undermine U.S. national security or foreign policy interests or support acts of international terrorism. The President shall: publish annually in the Federal Register a notice of review and request for public comments on whether beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries are meeting the eligibility requirements for preferential treatment under AGOA and the Trade Act of 1974, and establish a process for interested persons to file a petition with the United States Trade Representative regarding the compliance of sub-Saharan African countries with such requirements. It is the sense of Congress that beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries should develop strategies biennially for more effective utilization of AGOA trade benefits. It is U.S. policy to continue to seek to deepen and expand trade and investment ties between sub-Saharan African and the United States through specified actions. This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the GSP through December 31, 2017. The President may designate certain cotton articles as eligible for duty-free treatment only for least-developed beneficiary developing countries. The competitive need limitation and waiver requirements under the GSP shall apply to certain import-sensitive articles exported (directly or indirectly) from beneficiary developing countries to the United States during calendar 2014. This bill amends the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to extend through December 19, 2025, the duty-free entry of apparel articles, including woven articles and certain knit articles, assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic to the United States. The special duty-free rules for Haiti shall now extend through September 30, 2025. This bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1958 to extend customs user fees for certain customs services performed through July 7, 2025. The required installment of corporate estimated tax payments for a corporation with assets of at least $1 billion which is otherwise due in the third quarter of 2020 shall be increased by 5.25%.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
GSP FOR LAOS; GSP REAUTHORIZATION (S. 1009/H.R. 1891/S. 1267/H.R. 1295)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to trade promotion authority negotiations. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). S. 995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. S. 998, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015. S. 1009, AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015.
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1009, African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to trade promotion authority negotiations. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). S. 995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. S. 998, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015. S. 1009, AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S. 1009, African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to trade promotion authority negotiations. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Trans-Pacific Partnerships. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Environmental Goods Agreement. H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. H.R. 1891, To extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes. H.R. 1907, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Title 1 -Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015). S. 995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. S. 998, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015. S. 1009, AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Education and advocacy regarding the efforts and accomplishments of the VF Corporation to improve worker safety in Bangladesh ready-made garment factories where it purchases apparel and footwear. Legislative or regulatory sourcing decisions that impact VF Corporation brands. Renewal of expired trade preference programs. HR 2146 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. HR 1295 and S 1267 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. HR 1891 and S 1009 AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015. HR HR 644 and S 1269 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Generalized System of Preferences annual review.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the Trade in Services Agreement Discussions regarding country of origin labeling(H.R.2393) Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 11426)/The Trade Act (H.R.1314) AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 (H.R. 1891/S.1009)/Trade Preferences Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 (Public Law 11240) Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 1907/S.1249/H.R.644) S.1015, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2015 Discussions of Walmart's operations in Asia Trade Adjustment Assistance Enhancement Act of 2015 (125 Stat. 416)
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
GSP FOR LAOS, GSP REAUTHORIZATION (S. 1009/H.R. 1891/S. 1267/H.R. 1295)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; Extension/Expansion of HOPE/HELP trade programs (S. 503/S. 1009/H.R. 1891/S. 1267/H.R. 1295)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trans-Pacific Partnership; Nicaragua TPL Extension, Trade Promotion Authority (S. 998/S. 1269); Extension/Expansion of HOPE/HELP trade legislation (S. 503/S. 1009/H.R. 1891/S. 1267/H.R. 1295)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Extension/Expansion of HOPE/HELP trade programs (S. 503/S. 1009/H.R. 1891/S. 1267/H.R. 1295)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Education and advocacy regarding the efforts and accomplishments of the VF Corporation to improve worker safety in Bangladesh ready-made garment factories where it purchases apparel and footwear. Legislative or regulatory sourcing decisions that impact VF Corporation brands. Renewal of expired trade preference programs. HR 2146 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. HR 1295 and S 1267 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. HR 1891 and S 1009 AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015. HR HR 644 and S 1269 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 2028 - Energy & Water Appropriations bill; potential violation of Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) HR 1735, NDAA, Amendment 1559 in Senate; violation of Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) HR 1890; HR 1891: HR 1295; S. 995; S. 1009; S. 1267 - Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.Con.Res. 27 - FY16 House Budget Resolution S.Con.Res. 11 - FY16 Senate Budget Resolution H.R. 2772 - Dept. of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Dept. of Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1635 - Dept. of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, FY 2016 S. 525 - Food for Peace Reform Act S. 1009/H.R. 1891 - AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 802/H.R. 2100 - Girls Count Act H.R. 2847 - Electrify Africa Act of 2015 S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2015 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.Con.Res. 27 - FY16 House Budget Resolution S.Con.Res. 11 - FY16 Senate Budget Resolution H.R. 2772 - Dept. of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Dept. of Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1635 - Dept. of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, FY 2016 S. 525 - Food for Peace Reform Act S. 1009/H.R. 1891 - AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 802/H.R. 2100 - Girls Count Act H.R. 2847 - Electrify Africa Act of 2015 S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2015 · first_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Opposed prosed significant new rules 1-propane, 2, 3, 4-terra fluro. Opposed passage of Safe Chemicals Act. Supported modernization of Toxic Substances Control Act (S. 1009, House Draft "Chemicals and Commerce Act and TSCA Modernization Act of 2015"). Discussed possible EPA regulations on TCE. Applied for small entity representative status re: TCE issue. Chemical and workplace labeling updates.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air & Water Quality (House & Senate) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform - S. 1009 (Both) EPA Proposed Rule on Waters of the United States (Both) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards - Reauthorization (Both) H.R. 4007 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014 CERCLA H.R. 2279 "Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013" H.R. 4024 Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014
Client expense: $421,228 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office