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Stopping All Nefarious Toys in America Act or the SANTA Act This bill requires online marketplaces to verify and disclose to consumers the identity of a seller of children's products. Specifically, an online marketplace must obtain such seller's bank account information, a government-issued photo identification, and business contact information. Using this information, online marketplaces must disclose each seller's name, business address, phone number, and email address to consumers.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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2022 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, competition, research, trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy issues; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children, bullying prevention and online safety; human and wildlife trafficking issues; data portability and interoperability; data breach; net neutrality and connectivity; platform integrity and cybersecurity; storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; blockchain policy; manipulated media; Appropriations FY 2022; Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act; S. 299, H.R. 3421, SAFE TECH Act; S. 3029, H.R. 2154, Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA); EARN IT Act; S.797, PACT Act; S. 427, Promise Act; H.R. 3067, Online Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 3451, Social Media DATA Act; H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; H.R. 1816, Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act; S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act; S. 1843, H.R. 3429, Shop Safe Act; COOL Online Act; H.R. 3184, Civil Rights Modernization Act; S. 2031, PRO-SPEECH Act; S. 1477, Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement (DATA) Act; H.R. 4801, Kids PRIVACY Act; Facial Recognition Technology; S. 2918, KIDS Act; S.2448, Health Misinformation Act of 2021; S. 971, Children and Media Research Advancement Act (CAMRA Act); Build Back Better Act; H.R. 6083, Deceptive Experiences to Online Users Reduction Act; H.R. 5596, Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act; S. 3073, SANTA Act; S. 2024, Filter Bubble Transparency Act; H.R. 3611, Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act; H.R. 6580, Algorithmic Accountability Act; H.R. 6416, Banning Surveillance Advertising Act; H.R. 6796, Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act; S. 3663, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA); S. 3608, Nudging Users to Drive Good Experiences on Social Media (Social Media NUDGE) Act; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; S. 2710, Open App Markets Act; H.R. 7072, NDO Fairness Act; S. 4258, Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Bill; H.R. 8152, American Data and Privacy Protection Act; H.R. 8041, China Social Media Reciprocity Act; COPPA 2.0
Client expense: $5,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, competition, research, trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy issues; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children, bullying prevention and online safety; human and wildlife trafficking issues; data portability and interoperability; data breach; net neutrality and connectivity; platform integrity and cybersecurity; storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; blockchain policy; manipulated media; Appropriations FY 2022; Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act; S. 299, H.R. 3421, SAFE TECH Act; S. 3029, H.R. 2154, Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA); EARN IT Act; S.797, PACT Act; S. 427, Promise Act; H.R. 3067, Online Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 3451, Social Media DATA Act; H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; H.R. 1816, Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act; S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act; S. 1843, H.R. 3429, Shop Safe Act; COOL Online Act; H.R. 3184, Civil Rights Modernization Act; S. 2031, PRO-SPEECH Act; S. 1477, Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement (DATA) Act; H.R. 4801, Kids PRIVACY Act; Facial Recognition Technology; S. 2918, KIDS Act; S.2448, Health Misinformation Act of 2021; S. 971, Children and Media Research Advancement Act (CAMRA Act); Build Back Better Act; H.R. 6083, Deceptive Experiences to Online Users Reduction Act; H.R. 5596, Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act; S. 3073, SANTA Act; S. 2024, Filter Bubble Transparency Act; H.R. 3611, Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act; H.R. 6580, Algorithmic Accountability Act; H.R. 6416, Banning Surveillance Advertising Act; H.R. 6796, Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act; S. 3663, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA); S. 3608, Nudging Users to Drive Good Experiences on Social Media (Social Media NUDGE) Act; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; S. 2710, Open App Markets Act; H.R. 7072, NDO Fairness Act
2021 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, competition, research, trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy issues; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children, bullying prevention and online safety; human and wildlife trafficking issues; data portability and interoperability; data breach; net neutrality and connectivity; platform integrity and cybersecurity; storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; blockchain policy; manipulated media; Appropriations FY 2022; Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act; S. 299, H.R. 3421, SAFE TECH Act; S. 3029, H.R. 2154, Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA); EARN IT Act; S.797, PACT Act; S. 427, Promise Act; H.R. 3067, Online Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 3451, Social Media DATA Act; H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; H.R. 1816, Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act; S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act; S. 1843, H.R. 3429, Shop Safe Act; COOL Online Act; H.R. 3184, Civil Rights Modernization Act; S. 2031, PRO-SPEECH Act; S. 1477, Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement (DATA) Act; H.R. 4801, Kids PRIVACY Act; Facial Recognition Technology; S. 2918, KIDS Act; S.2448, Health Misinformation Act of 2021; S. 971, Children and Media Research Advancement Act (CAMRA Act); Build Back Better Act; H.R. 6083, Deceptive Experiences to Online Users Reduction Act; H.R. 5596, Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act; S. 3073, SANTA Act; S. 2024, Filter Bubble Transparency Act; H.R.3611, Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
2020 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Congressional oversight of regulatory matters related to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA); EPA Safer Choice program and related appropriations; Implementing the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. No. 114-182) - provisions related to risk-based procedures for chemical prioritization for risk evaluation and the collection of fees for administering risk evaluations (Section 6), use reporting (Sec. 8) and confidential business information (Sec. 14); Proposed legislation regarding consumer product labeling and ingredient disclosure; International harmonization of regulations for shipping of aerosol products; harmonization of other domestic regulations with international regulations for flammable plastic aerosols. Issues related to the definition, importation, transportation and disposal of aerosol products; Discussions of regulatory solution to internet sales of illegal and counterfeit consumer products, including: S. 3431, INFORM Consumers Act; S. 3073, SANTA Act; H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act; EPA 810 efficacy guidelines; Work with EPA Safer Choice to increase the number of aerosol propellants acceptable under Safer Choice criteria; Legislative proposals related to recycling of consumer products packaging; Supporting the definition of the chemical manufacturing and chemical products sector as critical essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic; Amendments to EPA pesticide registration regulations, including extending temporary amendments to PRN 98-10 and additions to Commodity Inert Ingredient List. Legislative proposals to provide tax credits and other incentives for maintaining clean and healthy workplaces, including H.R. 7079, Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act; Extending enforcement guidance under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Data localization and cross-border trade flows; Trade promotion authority and digital trade; Tariffs; US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations; US/Japan free trade; S. 3707, Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act (COOL Online Act); S. 3073, Stopping All Nefarious Toys in America Act (SANTA) Act; H.R. 5430 / S. 3052, United States Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $4,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $5,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
Client expense: $5,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), 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 Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to data protection, encryption, data retention, data breach notification, data security, facial recognition technology, cross border data flows, privacy, including the NIST Voluntary Privacy Framework, law enforcement access, product safety, and cloud computing, including the Social Media Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019 (S. 189), the PRIME Act (S. 2208), the SHOP SAFE Act (H.R. 6058), the INFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431/H.R. 7756), the SANTA Act (S. 3073), the Commercial Facial Recognition Act (S. 847), the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), A bill to amend COPPA (S. 748), the Data Care Act (S. 3744), the Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (S. 1084), the Automatic Listening Exploitation Act of 2019 (H.R. 4048), the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (S. 2968), the Online Privacy Act (H.R. 4978), the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act (H.R. 6866), the Exposure Notification Privacy Act (S. 3861), the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act (S.3663), and the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act (S.3456). Issues related to combating price gouging and false claims related to COVID-19, including implementation of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136).
Client expense: $4,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
children's product safety; age determination guidelines; import surveillance; international product safety standard alignment; S.3073 - Stop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; S.3431/H.R.7756 - the INFORM Consumers Act; H.R.6058 - SHOP SAFE Act of 2020; CBP enforcement re: counterfeit toys - H.R. 8134, the "Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act." CPSC funding; Congressional Toy Caucus; connected products/internet of things; children's online safety - data privacy and security issues;
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (H.R. 8884). ï‚§A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (S. 4784). ï‚§Opposing any inclusion of apparel, textile, and footwear products in the Generalized System of Preferences (H.Res. 1178). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: $216,929 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, 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), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Data localization and cross-border trade flows; Trade promotion authority and digital trade; Tariffs; US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations; US/Japan free trade; S. 3707, Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act (COOL Online Act); S. 3073, Stopping All Nefarious Toys in America Act (SANTA) Act; H.R. 5430 / S. 3052, United States Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $4,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), 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), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to data protection, encryption, data retention, data breach notification, data security, facial recognition technology, cross border data flows, privacy, including the NIST Voluntary Privacy Framework, law enforcement access, product safety, and cloud computing, including the Social Media Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019 (S. 189), the PRIME Act (S. 2208), the SHOP SAFE Act (H.R. 6058), the INFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431/H.R. 7756), the SANTA Act (S. 3073), the Commercial Facial Recognition Act (S. 847), the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), A bill to amend COPPA (S. 748), the Data Care Act (S. 3744), the Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (S. 1084), the Automatic Listening Exploitation Act of 2019 (H.R. 4048), the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (S. 2968), the Online Privacy Act (H.R. 4978), the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act (H.R. 6866), the Exposure Notification Privacy Act (S. 3861), the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act (S.3663), and the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act (S.3456). Issues related to combating price gouging and false claims related to COVID-19, including implementation of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136).
Client expense: $4,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Congressional oversight of regulatory matters related to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA); EPA Safer Choice program and related appropriations; Implementing the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. No. 114-182) - provisions related to risk-based procedures for chemical prioritization for risk evaluation and the collection of fees for administering risk evaluations (Section 6), use reporting (Sec. 8) and confidential business information (Sec. 14); Proposed legislation regarding consumer product labeling and ingredient disclosure; International harmonization of regulations for shipping of aerosol products; harmonization of other domestic regulations with international regulations for flammable plastic aerosols. Issues related to the definition, importation, transportation and disposal of aerosol products; Discussions of regulatory solution to internet sales of illegal and counterfeit consumer products, including: S. 3431, INFORM Consumers Act; S. 3073, SANTA Act; H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act; EPA 810 efficacy guidelines; Work with EPA Safer Choice to increase the number of aerosol propellants acceptable under Safer Choice criteria; Legislative proposals related to recycling of consumer products packaging; Supporting the definition of the chemical manufacturing and chemical products sector as critical essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic; Amendments to EPA pesticide registration regulations, including extending temporary amendments to PRN 98-10 and additions to Commodity Inert Ingredient List. Legislative proposals to provide tax credits and other incentives for maintaining clean and healthy workplaces, including H.R. 7079, Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Data localization and cross-border trade flows; Trade promotion authority and digital trade; Tariffs; US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations; US/Japan free trade; S. 3707, Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act (COOL Online Act); S. 3073, Stopping All Nefarious Toys in America Act (SANTA) Act; H.R. 5430 / S. 3052, United States Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $4,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), 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), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: $176,105 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, 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), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
children's product safety; age determination guidelines; import surveillance; international product safety standard alignment; S.3073 - Stop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; S.3431/H.R.7756 - the INFORM Consumers Act; H.R.6058 - SHOP SAFE Act of 2020; CPSC funding; Congressional Toy Caucus; connected products/internet of things; children's online safety - data privacy and security issues;
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to data protection, encryption, data retention, data breach notification, data security, facial recognition technology, cross border data flows, privacy, including the NIST Voluntary Privacy Framework, law enforcement access, product safety, and cloud computing, including the Social Media Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019 (S. 189), the PRIME Act (S. 2208), the INFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431), the SANTA Act (S. 3073), the Commercial Facial Recognition Act (S. 847), the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), A bill to amend COPPA (S. 748), the Data Care Act (S. 3744), the Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (S. 1084), the Automatic Listening Exploitation Act of 2019 (H.R. 4048), the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (S. 2968), the Online Privacy Act (H.R. 4978), the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act (H.R. 6866), the Exposure Notification Privacy Act (S. 3861), the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act (S.3663), and the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act (S.3456). Issues related to combating price gouging and false claims related to COVID-19, including implementation of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136).
Client expense: $4,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); data localization and cross-border trade flows; trade promotion authority and digital trade; tariffs; US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations; US/Japan free trade; S. 3707, Country Of Origin Labeling Online (COOL Online) Act; S. 3073, Stopping All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; H.R. 5430 / S. 3052, United States Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Client expense: $4,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), 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), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Congressional oversight of regulatory matters related to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA); EPA Safer Choice program and related appropriations; Implementing the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. No. 114-182) - provisions related to risk-based procedures for chemical prioritization for risk evaluation and the collection of fees for administering risk evaluations (Section 6), use reporting (Sec. 8) and confidential business information (Sec. 14); Proposed legislation regarding consumer product labeling and ingredient disclosure; International harmonization of regulations for shipping of aerosol products; harmonization of other domestic regulations with international regulations for flammable plastic aerosols. Issues related to the definition, importation, transportation and disposal of aerosol products; Discussions of regulatory solution to internet sales of illegal and counterfeit consumer products, including: S. 3431, INFORM Consumers Act; S. 3073, SANTA Act; H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act; EPA 810 efficacy guidelines; Work with EPA Safer Choice to increase the number of aerosol propellants acceptable under Safer Choice criteria; Legislative proposals related to recycling of consumer products packaging; Supporting the definition of the chemical manufacturing and chemical products sector as critical essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic; Amendments to EPA pesticide registration regulations, including extending temporary amendments to PRN 98-10 and additions to Commodity Inert Ingredient List.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440) ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744) ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471) TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: $183,267 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, 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), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
children's product safety; age determination guidelines; import surveillance; international product safety standard alignment; S.3073 - Stop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; S.3431 - the INFORM Consumers Act; CPSC funding; Congressional Toy Caucus; connected products/internet of things; children's online safety - data privacy and security issues; H.R. 5573 - Preventing Real Online Threats Endangering Children Today (PROTECT) Kids Act;
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 3073- SANTA Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 3073- SANTA Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to data protection, encryption, data retention, data breach notification, data security, facial recognition technology, cross border data flows, privacy, including the NIST Voluntary Privacy Framework, law enforcement access, product safety, and cloud computing, including the Social Media Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019 (S. 189), the PRIME Act (S. 2208), the INFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431), the SANTA Act (S. 3073), the Commercial Facial Recognition Act (S. 847), the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), A bill to amend COPPA (S. 748), the Data Care Act (S. 3744), the Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (S. 1084), the Automatic Listening Exploitation Act of 2019 (H.R. 4048), the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (S. 2968), and the Online Privacy Act (H.R. 4978). Issues related to combating price gouging and false claims related to COVID-19, including the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136).
Client expense: $4,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S. 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (S 178) TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act II. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Client expense: $187,062 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5961, FY20 Agriculture Appropriations, S. 2976, FY20 Agriculture Appropriations; provisions related to the National Plant Germplasm System, provisions related to research and foreign market development. H.R. 6147, FY20 Interior & Environment Appropriations; S. 3073, FY20 Interior & Environment Appropriations, provisions related to the Bureau of Land Management
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
children's product safety; age determination guidelines; import surveillance; international product safety standard alignment; S.3073 - Stop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; S.3431 - the INFORM Consumers Act; CPSC funding; connected products/internet of things; data privacy and security issues; H.R. 5573 - Preventing Real Online Threats Endangering Children Today (PROTECT) Kids Act;
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5961, FY20 Agriculture Appropriations, S. 2976, FY20 Agriculture Appropriations; provisions related to the National Plant Germplasm System, provisions related to research and foreign market development. H.R. 6147, FY20 Interior & Environment Appropriations; S. 3073, FY20 Interior & Environment Appropriations, provisions related to the Bureau of Land Management
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY2020 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (H.R.6072/S.3023) funding for surface transportation, the Community Development Block Grant program and housing programs; FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill (H.R.5952/S.3072) funding for COPS and EDA programs; FY2020 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill (H.R.6147/S.3073) funding for Brownfields program and water and sewer infrastructure; FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (H.R.5895/S.2975) funding for levies and flood control; FY2020 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (S.3109/H.R.6776) funding for port security and FEMA programs; and FY2020 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill (S.3158/H.R.6470) funding for employment and training programs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY2020 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R.5895/S.2975) funding for Environmental Infrastructure; Funding in the Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements; FY2020 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (H.R.6072/S.3023) funding for surface transportation, the Community Development Block Grant program and housing programs; FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill (H.R.5952/S.3072) for COPS and EDA programs; FY2020 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill (H.R.6147/S.3073) funding for Brownfields program and water and sewer infrastructure; FY2020 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (S.3109/H.R.6776) funding for FEMA programs; and FY2020 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill (S.3158/H.R.6470) for employment and training programs. Supplemental funding for Hurricane Irma. Grant for lighthouse preservation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY2020 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (H.R.6072/S.3023) funding for surface transportation, the Community Development Block Grant program and housing programs; FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill (H.R.5952/S.3072) funding for COPS and EDA programs; FY2020 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill (H.R.6147/S.3073) funding for Brownfields program and water and sewer infrastructure; FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (H.R.5895/S.2975) funding for Bureau of Reclamation programs; FY2020 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (S.3109/H.R.6776) funding for FEMA programs; and FY2020 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill (S.3158/H.R.6470) funding for employment and training programs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S. 3073).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 1865) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 1158) United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (HR 5430/S. 3052) Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073).
Client expense: $169,798 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Share Information Act - H.R. 5565 The Safe Cribs Act of 2019 H.R. 3170 The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 H.R. 3172 Fuel Contanier Bill - S.1640 Imitation Fire Arm Bill Magnet Bill - S.3143 SANTA Act- S.3073
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and H.R. 5895/S. 2975 FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation, provision related to water infrastructure funding, Salinas Dam and Reservoir, Arroyo Grande waterway management plan, Salinas River Water Basin Study, nuclear waste disposal and related legislation and initiatives. H.R. 6147/S. 3073 FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding. H.R. 5961/S. 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure and program eligibilty related to population limitations and Los Osos Wastewater Project, generally; WIIN Act (P.I. 114-322) provisions related to funding for wastewater reuse and reclamation projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
FY 2020 appropriations legislation and Secure Water Act implementation; H.R. 5895 and S.2975, FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding; H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation. California Drought Legislation long term water supply contracts (Fazio contracts). HR 2476 - Securing Access for the Central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Resources Act/S. 1932 - Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
FY 2020 appropriations legislation and H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding; H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, California Drought legislation, WaterSMART Program HR 2473 - Securing Access for the Central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Resources Act/S.1932 - Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and WRRDA 2018; H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding, clean water, drought relief, water supply and delivery, Alder Creek Reservoir funding and feasibility study; grants for water marketing survey; H.R. 6147 and S.3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure, drought relief, WaterSMART program funding, water supply and delivery, Alder Creek Reservoir funding and feasibility study; grants for water marketing survey; long term water contracts (Fazio contracts, Bureau of Reclamation); HR 5961 and S 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations, provisions related to water supply infrastructure; H.R. 5003, a bill to reinstate advanced refunding bonds; other legislation and initiatives related to local government and tax reform implications; potential USDA loans for rural water infrastructure
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and WRRDA 2018; H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding, clean water, drought relief, water supply and delivery, Alder Creek Reservoir funding and feasibility study; grants for water marketing survey; H.R. 6147 and S.3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure, drought relief, WaterSMART program funding, water supply and delivery, Alder Creek Reservoir funding and feasibility study; grants for water marketing survey; long term water contracts (Fazio contracts, Bureau of Reclamation); HR 5961 and S 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations, provisions related to water supply infrastructure; H.R. 5003, a bill to reinstate advanced refunding bonds; other legislation and initiatives related to local government and tax reform implications; potential USDA loans for rural water infrastructure; possible regulatory action related to water reuse facility including possible Section 404 permit requirements
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and Funding and regulatory consideration of proposed water reclamation facility, including H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure financing and grants, including WaterSMART (Bureau of Reclamation), WIFIA (Environmental Protection Agency); H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water and environmental infrastructure funding; H.R. 5961 and S. 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding; WIIN Act (P.L. 114- 322) provisions related to funding for wastewater and water reuse and reclamation projects. Possible regulatory action related to water reuse facility including possible Section 404 permit requirements
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Reclamation, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and Funding and regulatory consideration of proposed water reclamation facility, including H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure financing and grants, including WaterSMART (Bureau of Reclamation), WIFIA (Environmental Protection Agency); H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water and environmental infrastructure funding; H.R. 5961 and S. 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding and program eligibility related to population limitations; WIIN Act (P.L. 114-322) provisions related to funding for wastewater and water reuse and reclamation projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Reclamation, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
children's product safety; age determination guidelines; import surveillance; international product safety standard alignment; S.3073, Stop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; CPSC funding; connected products/internet of things; data privacy and security issues.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5961, FY20 Agriculture Appropriations, S. 2976, FY20 Agriculture Appropriations; provisions related to the National Plant Germplasm System, provisions related to research and foreign market development. H.R. 6147, FY20 Interior & Environment Appropriations; S. 3073, FY20 Interior & Environment Appropriations, provisions related to the Bureau of Land Management
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and H.R. 5895/S. 2975 FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation, provision related to water infrastructure funding, Salinas Dam and Reservoir, Arroyo Grande waterway management plan, Salinas River Water Basin Study, nuclear waste disposal and related legislation and initiatives. H.R. 6147/S. 3073 FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding. H.R. 5961/S. 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure and program eligibilty related to population limitations and Los Osos Wastewater Project, generally; WIIN Act (P.I. 114-322) provisions related to funding for wastewater reuse and reclamation projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and Funding and regulatory consideration of proposed water reclamation facility, including H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure financing and grants, including WaterSMART (Bureau of Reclamation), WIFIA (Environmental Protection Agency); H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water and environmental infrastructure funding; H.R. 5961 and S. 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding; WIIN Act (P.L. 114- 322) provisions related to funding for wastewater and water reuse and reclamation projects. Possible regulatory action related to water reuse facility including possible Section 404 permit requirements
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Reclamation, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2019 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Pending FY 2020 appropriations and Funding and regulatory consideration of proposed water reclamation facility, including H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure financing and grants, including WaterSMART (Bureau of Reclamation), WIFIA (Environmental Protection Agency); H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water and environmental infrastructure funding; H.R. 5961 and S. 2976, FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding and program eligibility related to population limitations; WIIN Act (P.L. 114-322) provisions related to funding for wastewater and water reuse and reclamation projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Reclamation, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2019 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
FY 2020 appropriations legislation and Secure Water Act implementation; H.R. 5895 and S.2975, FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding; H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY 2019 Interior Appropriations legislation. California Drought Legislation long term water supply contracts (Fazio contracts). HR 2476 - Securing Access for the Central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Resources Act/S. 1932 - Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
FY 2020 appropriations legislation and H.R. 5895 and S. 2975, FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation, provisions related to water infrastructure funding; H.R. 6147 and S. 3073, FY2019 Interior Appropriations legislation, California Drought legislation, WaterSMART Program HR 2473 - Securing Access for the Central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Resources Act/S.1932 - Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)