Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang or by entities working under certain Xinjiang government programs shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless Customs and Border Protection (1) determines that the goods were not manufactured by convict labor, forced labor, or indentured labor under penal sanctions; and (2) reports such a determination to Congress and to the public. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign entities and individuals knowingly facilitating (1) the forced labor of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang; and (2) the importation of forced labor goods from Xinjiang. The President shall impose property-blocking sanctions on the listed individuals and entities and impose visa-blocking sanctions on the listed individuals. Securities issuers required to file annual or quarterly reports with the Securities Exchange Commission shall disclose in such reports certain information related to Xinjiang, including instances where the issuer knowingly (1) engaged in activities with an entity helping to create mass surveillance systems in Xinjiang, (2) engaged in activities with an entity running or building detention facilities for Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang, or (3) acquired a significant amount of textiles produced in Xinjiang. After being notified of such a disclosure, the President shall determine whether to investigate if sanctions or criminal charges are warranted.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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2021 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
GSP product coverage; Section 321 de minimis, GSP Renewal, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 6210/S. 3471, S.65- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade deals and free trade; Issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
-Defense Production Act -China Trade Issues -US-UK Free Trade Agreement -US-Kenya Free Trade Agreement -United States Mexico Canada Agreement -S 3471/HR 6210 - Uyhgur Forced Labor Prevention Act -Domestic Production/Sourcing Issues
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to Worker Classification o Issues related to Worker Training and Apprenticeships o Legislation pertaining to the Overtime Rule o H.R. 6210 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act o S. 3471 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act o H.R.6270 - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020, as well as appropriating funding for U.S. military aid to Israel under the 2016 bilateral memorandum of understanding. Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Support for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (HR 6210/S 3471) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825) Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights Support H Res 1131, a bipartisan House Resolution Condemning the murder of Sara Duker and renouncing Palestinian Authority martyr payments to terrorists Support for H Res 1110, supporting the announcements of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes Opposition to H.R.2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act Support for H.R. 6395, Section 1032: Annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations. The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458) H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019 Support for H.Res.1173/S.Res.745 - Honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his death.
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Mark R. Warner | Democratic | VA |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Mike Braun | Republican | IN |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Mitt Romney | Republican | UT |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Rick Scott | Republican | FL |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Ted Cruz | Republican | TX |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cotton | Republican | AR |
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
ESEA; Physical Education Program (PEP); Health Care; Intellectual Property; Privacy Issues; Taxes; Trade/TransPacific Partnership (TTP), Agreement and Issues related to Customs Reauthorization; H.R. 6210 / S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Public health crisis. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, Issues related to international trade, global sourcing and labor (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ESEA; Physical Education Program (PEP); Health Care; Intellectual Property; Privacy Issues; Taxes; Trade/TransPacific Partnership (TTP), Agreement and Issues related to Customs Reauthorization; H.R. 6210 / S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Public health crisis. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 Coronavirus Aide, Relief, Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, and Issues related to international taxation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); China; trade preference programs (GSP); Section 301 investigations (China, DSTs, Vietnam, Boeing/Airbus dispute); COVID-19; Antidumping and countervailing duties; H.R. 6210/S. 3471 (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act); H.R. 6270, the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act", China and technology issues; electronic export information
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 6210 S. 3471 Labor & Human Rights
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to Worker Classification o Issues related to Worker Training and Apprenticeships o Legislation pertaining to the Overtime Rule o H.R. 6210 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act o S. 3471 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act o H.R.6270 - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
On behalf of 150 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge members of Congress to co-sponsor the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, (H.R. 6210 or S. 3471), to ensure that American product supply chains are not funding the Chinese governments oppression of the Uyghurs and other Muslim groups in Xinjiang. Forced labor programs are a chilling component of the CCPs brutal campaign of repression of Xinjiangs Muslims religious freedoms. Chinas government is estimated to imprison over 1 million Muslims in reeducation camps where they face separation from their families, indoctrination, and torture. Unfortunately, the nightmare for many of these Muslims does not end at the walls of the camps. Chinese government officials coerce many former camp prisoners and local Muslim residents to work in government approved factories and other workplaces as part of their larger campaign to destroy their cultural identity and bring them under the complete control of the state. Congress should ensure that American dollars are not funding this oppression through the importation of products made by forced labor from the Xinjiang Region. The New York Times reported that the products made off the backs of these oppressed people are going into several global supply chains of products such as textiles and personal protective equipment that are going to consumers in the United States. On behalf of 91 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge U.S. government leaders to urge for the recognition of the achievements of U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback by awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ambassador Brownback richly deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom, having spent his life in the service of others. Specific to religious liberty, Brownback had an extensive track record in Congress. During his sixteen years in the House and Senate, he was a leading advocate for international religious freedom. He was a key sponsor of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA). With his help, the Senate passed the act unanimously. IRFA passed the House with similarly overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. IRFA established a legal mandate for the promotion of religious freedom as a key element of U.S. foreign policy. It also created Brownbacks current position in the State Departments Office of International Religious Freedom and established the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. As Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Brownback has been remarkable. He has dramatically advanced the cause of religious freedom worldwide. In fact, he is working in partnership with civil society to stir actions, build a global movement around religious freedom, and get the various faiths to bind together and stand for each others freedom of religion or belief. We wholeheartedly believe that Ambassador Brownback is immensely deserving of this honorable and prestigious award. His thirty-four years of public service and willingness to always defend and fight for the least among us proves his worthiness of this award. On behalf of 55 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge U.S. government leaders to urge the Hungarian government to respect religious freedom for everyone, consistent with the 2017 Budapest Resolution, which included clear statements that condemn any action aimed at denying or curtailing the free exercising of basic human rights, with particular emphasis on violations of religious freedom; calls upon the worlds governments and international organizations to seek long-term solutions in order to end the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities, and to ensure the exercising of all human rights, including that of the free exercising of religion in accordance with Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and urges common action on behalf of the worlds governments and international organizations to end atrocities against Christians and other religious minorities, and to implement immediate and concrete measures in accordance with that goal.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
H.R. 6210 S. 3471 Labor & Human Rights
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 1811, "Countering Chinese Government and Communist Partys Political Influence Operations Act," all provisions. H.R. 3364, Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, all provisions. H.R. 8445, "Hezbollah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2020," all provisions. H.R.6210, "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act," all provisions. H.R.7415, "Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act," all provisions. S. 1790 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, (issues related to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019). S. 4049, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," (Issues related to China's military-civil fusion strategy). S. 480, Countering Chinese Government and Communist Partys Political Influence Operations Act, all provisions. S. Res. 195, "A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities, all provisions." S.3471, "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act," all provisions. S.4110, "Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act," all provisions. H.R.4331, "Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019," all provisions. Al-Qaeda-Taliban relations, CFIUS reform, China and the South China Sea, China in Europe, China-Cuba relations, China-Russia relations, Chinese activities international standard-setting bodies, Chinese election interference, Chinese human rights abuses, Chinese influence operations and funding at academic institutions, non-profits, and think tanks, Chinese intellectual property theft, Chinese investments, Chinese malign activities, Chinese supply chains, Hezbollah in Europe, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hezbollah operations, Banning sanctioned entities from U.S.-based virtual events, International Criminal Court, Iran in Iraq, Iran in Syria, Iran in the Persian Gulf, Iran sanctions, Irans financial sector, Irans IRGC, Irans nuclear program, Iran-al-Qaeda relations, Iran-Armenia relations, Iran-Canada relations, Iranian corruption, Iranian economy, Iranian human rights abuses, Iranian protests, Iranian sanctions evasion, Iranian sectors and entities with ties to terrorism activities and/or the IRGC, Killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Lebanon bailout, National security challenges in the 21st Century, Nord Stream II, Normalization efforts in the Middle East, North Korean forced labor, North Korean sanctions evasion, Nuclear energy cooperation in the Middle East, Russia in Syria, Russian election interference, Syria sanctions, Turkish human rights abuses, U.N. multilateralism, U.S. aid to Syria, U.S. policy on China, U.S. policy on Hong Kong, U.S. policy on Iran, U.S. policy on Iraq, U.S. policy on Japan, U.S. policy on Lebanon, U.S. policy on Russia, U.S. policy on Sudan, U.S. policy on Syria, U.S. policy on Taiwan, U.S. policy on Turkey, U.S. sanctions policy, United Nations Human Rights Council, Terrorists use of human shields, World Health Organization, ZTE penalties (no bill).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues that may result in the imposition of adverse foreign tariffs. Border adjustment tax issues. Issues related to trade sanctions. Issues related to tariffs on goods imported from China. H.R. 6210, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, all provisions. S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, all provisions. Public health crisis and its effect on trade. S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, provisions affecting trade and commerce. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, provisions affecting trade and commerce. H.R. 7440, Hong Kong Autonomy Act, all provisions. H.R. 7083, Hong Kong Autonomy Act, all provisions. S. 3798, Hong Kong Autonomy Act, all provisions. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions relating to coronavirus stimulus and recovery.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade, global sourcing and labor (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
GSP Footwear Act; Section 321 de minimis; GSP Renewal; Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; H.R. 6210/S. 3471
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Issues related to labor and human rights. (S. 3471, H.R. 6210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
US policy regarding foreign implementation of digital taxes and 301 retaliatory tariffs. Issues of replacement standards after repeal of consumptive demand rule with respect to forced labor. H.R. 6210 & S. 3471: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Establishment of a consistent enforcement mechanism to ensure imports are not produced by forced labor United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation: Support for July 1 implementation of USMCA, including the new Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force. Support for USMCA implementation without re-imposition of tariffs on Canadian aluminum H.R. 1008 & S. 365: Trade Security Act of 2019: 232 aluminum tariffs. Also discussion of 232 exemption process review by Commerce Department
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Monitoring issues related to Uyghur labor protections; H.R.6210/S.3471, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R.6270, Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, 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). oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. 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).
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, 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). oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. 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).
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 · 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 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade policies, tariffs/duties, GSP, MTB, USMCA, H.R. 5430, H.R. 7665; Issues related to labor, H.R. 6270, H.R. 6210, S. 3471; Issues related to the Coronavirus Pandemic, H.R. 6201, H.R. 748, S. 3548, H.R. 6800, H.R. 925, H.R. 8406, H.R. 133.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade, global sourcing and labor (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343) Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020, as well as appropriating funding for U.S. military aid to Israel under the 2016 bilateral memorandum of understanding. Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186) The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190) The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025) Support for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (HR 6210/S 3471) The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861) The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825) Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004) Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights Support H Res 1131, a bipartisan House Resolution Condemning the murder of Sara Duker and renouncing Palestinian Authority martyr payments to terrorists Support for H Res 1110, supporting the announcements of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes Opposition to H.R.2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act Support for H.R. 6395, Section 1032: Annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations. The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458) H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade deals and free trade; Issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.5430) Import Tax Relief Act (H.R.1452/S 577): Support bill to create exclusions process for Sec. 301 tariffs Section 301 Tariffs Lists 1-4 - Support full and immediate removal of Sec. 301 tariffs, including U.S. tariffs and Chinas retaliatory tariffs and achieve meaningful changes to address Chinas unfair trade practices that put American technology, innovation and intellectual property at risk - Extend Duty Deferral for an additional two months (May and June) and 2) cover all duties (301, 232, etc.). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210 / S. 3471) - block certain imports from the region to the United States if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines they were made via forced labor and authorizes additional sanctions for human rights violations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210 / S. 3471) - would block certain imports from the region to the United States if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines they were made via forced labor and authorizes additional sanctions for human rights violations. Support Elimination of Tariff Exclusions Granted by USTR for Sec 301 tariffs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
ESEA; Physical Education Program (PEP); Health Care; Intellectual Property; Privacy Issues; Taxes; Trade/TransPacific Partnership (TTP), Agreement and Issues related to Customs Reauthorization; H.R. 6210 / S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Public health crisis. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ESEA; Physical Education Program (PEP); Health Care; Intellectual Property; Privacy Issues; Taxes; Trade/TransPacific Partnership (TTP), Agreement and Issues related to Customs Reauthorization; H.R. 6210 / S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Public health crisis. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade deals and free trade; Issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
On behalf of 150 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge members of Congress to co-sponsor the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, (H.R. 6210 or S. 3471), to ensure that American product supply chains are not funding the Chinese governments oppression of the Uyghurs and other Muslim groups in Xinjiang. Forced labor programs are a chilling component of the CCPs brutal campaign of repression of Xinjiangs Muslims religious freedoms. Chinas government is estimated to imprison over 1 million Muslims in reeducation camps where they face separation from their families, indoctrination, and torture. Unfortunately, the nightmare for many of these Muslims does not end at the walls of the camps. Chinese government officials coerce many former camp prisoners and local Muslim residents to work in government approved factories and other workplaces as part of their larger campaign to destroy their cultural identity and bring them under the complete control of the state. Congress should ensure that American dollars are not funding this oppression through the importation of products made by forced labor from the Xinjiang Region. The New York Times reported that the products made off the backs of these oppressed people are going into several global supply chains of products such as textiles and personal protective equipment that are going to consumers in the United States. On behalf of 91 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to express our deepest concerns about the urgent crisis in Hong Kong, which represents a clear and present danger to religious freedom and all other fundamental rights and freedoms. The President has rightly said that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is absolutely smothering freedom in Hong Kong and that such behavior will not go unpunished. We have nonetheless reached the day the communist regime actualizes this unacceptable crackdown with its formal adoption of a national security law that violates Chinas international treaty commitments and that will render this once-free territory just another enslaved Chinese city suffering savage oppression. We must not allow this to happen without imposing real and material costs on the CCP. Fortunately, the Defense Department has illuminated a way in which this can be swiftly accomplished-one that both conforms to longstanding U.S. statutory requirements and unmistakably demonstrates our resolve. On June 24, the Pentagon produced a list of twenty Communist Chinese military companies that are doing business, directly or indirectly, in this country. Pursuant to P.L. 105-261, Sec. 1237, the President is authorized by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to penalize such Peoples Liberation Army-tied corporations. By swiftly shutting down their operations inside the United States and terminating their access to our capital markets, we can simultaneously advance our national security interests and deliver a strong response to the CCP suppression of Hong Kong. We urged this action as a much needed and very tangible demonstration of our nations solidarity with the people of Hong Kong and those elsewhere in China who are already being denied religious and other freedoms. On behalf of 60 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge emergency measures to ensure open and free access to the internet for those facing a resurgence of human rights abuses in China. The Chinese governments crackdown on the freedom of Hong Kongs people and its deadly COVID-19 misinformation campaigns pose an urgent threat to global human rights. The Chinese governments Great Firewall is actively censoring the free flow of information on the internet. The messages of brave protestors standing for freedom in Hong Kong cannot reach mainland Chinese citizens who are locked in a virtual prison of internet censorship. Now the CCP is openly flouting its international agreements and acting aggressively to remove the rights guaranteed to Hong Kong. The reach of Chinas internet oppression now threatens to extend to Hong Kong with the Court of Final Appeals rulings and the new Chinese draft national security law. Chinas persecution of religious groups and the ensuing cover up both rely on its strict internet censorship, whether the targeted group is Falun Gong, Christians, Uyghurs, or Tibetans. Without quick, decisive action to tear down the censorship wall, these same violations will likely dismantle the religious freedom Hong Kong has long possessed. Despite the Chinese governments efforts, several existing firewall circumvention tools have already provided hundreds of thousands of users with uncensored internet access. We asked for funds to be designated for firewall circumvention tools such as Ultrasurf, Lantern, and Freegate that are already on the GSA schedule and so can quickly receive emergency funding. In this way many more people can get accurate information. On behalf of 55 organizations and individuals, including the client, who signed a multi-faith letter, made contacts to urge U.S. government leaders to urge the Hungarian government to respect religious freedom for everyone, consistent with the 2017 Budapest Resolution, which included clear statements that condemn any action aimed at denying or curtailing the free exercising of basic human rights, with particular emphasis on violations of religious freedom; calls upon the worlds governments and international organizations to seek long-term solutions in order to end the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities, and to ensure the exercising of all human rights, including that of the free exercising of religion in accordance with Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and urges common action on behalf of the worlds governments and international organizations to end atrocities against Christians and other religious minorities, and to implement immediate and concrete measures in accordance with that goal.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
NAFTA renegotiation/USMCA; Implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); Section 201, 232 and 301 investigations/tariffs; China; US global value chains; trade preference programs (AGOA, GSP); Section 301 product exclusions; Section 301 Boeing/Airbus dispute; H.R. 6210/S. 3471; COVID-19/CARES Act; Antidumping and countervailing duties; seasonal and perishable produce issues; H.R. 6210/S. 3471 (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act); H.R. 6270, the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act", China and technology issues
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade deals and free trade; Issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
MMiscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, 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). oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. 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). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270).
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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).
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 · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Educate Members and staff on S. 3471 and H.R. 6210, the Uyghur Force Labor Prevention Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues that may result in the imposition of adverse foreign tariffs. Border adjustment tax issues. Issues related to trade sanctions. Issues related to tariffs on goods imported from China. H.R. 6210, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, all provisions. S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, all provisions. Public health crisis and its effect on trade. S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, provisions affecting trade and commerce. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, provisions affecting trade and commerce. H.R. 7440, Hong Kong Autonomy Act, all provisions. H.R. 7083, Hong Kong Autonomy Act, all provisions. S. 3798, Hong Kong Autonomy Act, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supply Chain and Supplier Responsibility, H.R. 6210- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, H.R. 6270- Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020, S. 3471- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Supply Chain and Supplier Responsibility,S. 4049- National Defense Authorization Act, Semiconductor Manufacturing, H.R. 6395- William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, S. 3933- A bill to restore American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing by increasing Federal incentives in order to enable advanced research and development, secure the supply chain, and ensure long-term national security and economic competitiveness, Privacy, App Store, Encryption, House GOP China Task Force, Artificial Intelligence, Security Features, Antitrust, REAL ID, Issues related to technology platform liability, S.3398 - EARN IT Act of 2020, S. 479- PACT Act, H.R. 6210- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, H.R. 6270- Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020, S. 3471- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
US policy regarding foreign implementation of digital taxes and 301 retaliatory tariffs. Issues of replacement standards after repeal of consumptive demand rule with respect to forced labor. H.R. 6210 & S. 3471: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation: Support for July 1 implementation of USMCA, including the new Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force. Support for USMCA implementation without re-imposition of tariffs on Canadian aluminum H.R. 1008 & S. 365: Trade Security Act of 2019: 232 aluminum tariffs. Also discussion of 232 exemption process review by Commerce Department
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Bank Secrecy Act reform and Beneficial Ownership reporting proposals, generally S.3798 Hong Kong Autonomy Act H.R. 7083 Hong Kong Autonomy Act H.R. 7440 Hong Kong Accountability Act Monitored S.945/H.R. 7000 Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act Monitored S.3744 Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 Monitored H.R. 6210 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Monitored S.3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Monitored H.R. 6270 Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020 Monitored S.4049 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade policies, tariffs/duties, USMCA, H.R. 5430, H.R. 7665; Issues related to labor, H.R. 6270, H.R. 6210, S. 3471; Issues related to the Coronavirus Pandemic, H.R. 6201, H.R. 748, S. 3548, H.R. 6800, H.R. 925, H.R. 8406.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Issues related to Uyghur labor protections; H.R.6210/S.3471, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R.6270, Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade deals and free trade; Issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/S. 3471).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 6210 S. 3471 Labor & Human Rights
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to corporate and international tax, including issues related to code sections 172(b) and 250(a)(2). Issues related to OECD negotiations on the taxation of global income. Issues related to the employee retention tax credit. (H.R. 6800, H.R.8406,S.3471)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
ESEA; Physical Education Program (PEP); Health Care; Intellectual Property; Privacy Issues; Taxes; Trade/TransPacific Partnership (TTP), Agreement and Issues related to Customs Reauthorization; H.R. 6210 / S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Public health crisis. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
ESEA; Physical Education Program (PEP); Health Care; Intellectual Property; Privacy Issues; Taxes; Trade/TransPacific Partnership (TTP), Agreement and Issues related to Customs Reauthorization; H.R. 6210 / S. 3471 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; Public health crisis. H.R. 748 / S. 3548 Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE