Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor. The strategy must contain certain information, including a list of entities working with the government in Xinjiang to move forced labor or Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, or members of other persecuted groups out of Xinjiang. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall generally presume that goods produced by these entities and certain other entities, generally those sourcing material from Xinjiang or involved with Chinese government forced labor programs, are barred from importation into the United States. The bill also expands existing asset- and visa-blocking sanctions related to Xinjiang to cover foreign individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights abuses in connection with forced labor. The Department of State shall report to Congress a strategy to enhance international awareness of forced labor in Xinjiang and to address such forced labor.
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Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4905-4908; text: CR S4906-4908)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4905-4908; text: CR S4906-4908)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support the appropriation of $25.6 million for Countering Global White Supremacist Extremism at the U.S. Department of State, including the Global Engagement Center and Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Relaying ADLs advocacy for combating all international forms of antisemitism, including in Europe and including with regard to appropriate application of IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Relaying ADLs support for LGBTQI human rights in US foreign policy and also more US efforts to combat mass atrocities around the world, such as in Burma or in Xinjiang. This included the Greater Leadership for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3800 / S. 1996) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (S. 65) Support for $1 billion for the Iron Dome missile defense system supplemental funding Support for the Combating International Islamophobia Act Support for H.R.6015 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for S.4587 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for S.4366 - the DEFEND Act of 2022
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) of 2021. S.65/H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Modification or elimination of the China 301 tariffs. Issues related to 321 De Minimis Tariff Exclusion.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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| Bill Cassidy | Republican | LA |
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support the appropriation of $25.6 million for Countering Global White Supremacist Extremism at the U.S. Department of State, including the Global Engagement Center and Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Relaying ADLs advocacy for combating all international forms of antisemitism, including in Europe and including with regard to appropriate application of IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Relaying ADLs support for LGBTQI human rights in US foreign policy and also more US efforts to combat mass atrocities around the world, such as in Burma or in Xinjiang. This included the Greater Leadership for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3800 / S. 1996) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (S. 65) Support for $1 billion for the Iron Dome missile defense system supplemental funding Support for the Combating International Islamophobia Act Support for H.R.6015 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for S.4587 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for S.4366 - the DEFEND Act of 2022
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support the appropriation of $25.6 million for Countering Global White Supremacist Extremism at the U.S. Department of State, including the Global Engagement Center and Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Relaying ADLs advocacy for combating all international forms of antisemitism, including in Europe and including with regard to appropriate application of IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Relaying ADLs support for LGBTQI human rights in US foreign policy and also more US efforts to combat mass atrocities around the world, such as in Burma or in Xinjiang. This included the Greater Leadership for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3800 / S. 1996) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (S. 65) Support for $1 billion for the Iron Dome missile defense system supplemental funding Support for the Combating International Islamophobia Act Support for H.R.6015 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for S.4366 - the DEFEND Act of 2022 Support for H.Res.1231 - Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 28-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack. Support for H.Res.1292 - Expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) of 2021. S.65/H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Modification or elimination of the China 301 tariffs. Issues related to 321 De Minimis Tariff Exclusion.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2022 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for the Confirmation of Deborah Lipstadt to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Support the appropriation of $25.6 million for Countering Global White Supremacist Extremism at the U.S. Department of State, including the Global Engagement Center and Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Relaying ADL's support for Arab-Israeli peacebuilding, including S.1061/ H.R.2748 - A bill to encourage the normalization of relations with Israel, and for other purposes and also the Israel Relations Normalization Act Relaying ADLs advocacy for combating all international forms of antisemitism, including in Europe and including with regard to appropriate application of IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Relaying ADLs support for LGBTQI human rights in US foreign policy and also more US efforts to combat mass atrocities around the world, such as in Burma or in Xinjiang. This included the Greater Leadership for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3800 / S. 1996) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (S. 65) Support for $1 billion for the Iron Dome missile defense system supplemental funding Support for the Combating International Islamophobia Act Support for H.R.6015 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for S.4366 - the DEFEND Act of 2022
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022 S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) of 2021 S.65/H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act H.R.6121 - Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 - Oppose; Support efforts to renew and modernize the Generalized System of Preferences; Support efforts to renew the Miscellaneous Trade Bill; Communicate retail views on the importance of international trade and the global value chain; Support elimination of the China 301 tariffs, a renewal of the China 301 tariff exclusion process and reinstatement of expired exclusions; Oppose steel/aluminum 232 tariffs; Support tariff relief for coronavirus economic stimulus; Counterfeit Goods; Communicate retail views on the issue of forced labor in the supply chain; Country of Origin Labeling Online - Oppose; H.R. 3075 Illegal Fishing & Forced Labor Prevention Act, expressed views on legislation;
Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) of 2021. S.65/H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Modification or elimination of the China 301 tariffs. Issues related to 321 De Minimis Tariff Exclusion.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2022 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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: o National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) o FY 2023 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. 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: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various 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. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast por labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996 /S. 3580) 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. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) 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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. 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: o Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. o Dupe influencers on social media. o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502). o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports Environment o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment o Lobbying on SEC climate change reporting proposal
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65).
Client expense: $198,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · second_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: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various 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. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Client expense: $198,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · 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: o National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) o FY 2023 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. 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: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various 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. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast por labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) o Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996 /S. 3580) 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. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) 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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. 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: o Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. o Dupe influencers on social media. o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502). o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports Environment o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment o Lobbying on SEC climate change reporting proposal
Client expense: $198,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), 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
2022 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for the Confirmation of Deborah Lipstadt to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Support the appropriation of $25.6 million for Countering Global White Supremacist Extremism at the U.S. Department of State, including the Global Engagement Center and Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Support for increase to $2 million to the allocation for the U.S. State Departments Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Support for increase to $1.5 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Relaying ADL's support for Arab-Israeli peacebuilding, including S.1061/ H.R.2748 - A bill to encourage the normalization of relations with Israel, and for other purposes and also the Israel Relations Normalization Act Relaying ADLs advocacy for combating all international forms of antisemitism, including in Europe and including with regard to appropriate application of IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Relaying ADLs support for LGBTQI human rights in US foreign policy and also more US efforts to combat mass atrocities around the world, such as in Burma or in Xinjiang. This included the Greater Leadership for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3800 / S. 1996) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (S. 65) Support for $1 billion for the Iron Dome missile defense system supplemental funding Support confirming Michele Taylor to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council Support for the Combating International Islamophobia Act Supporting for the confirmation of Rashad Hussain to be US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Support for H.R.6015 - Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R. 6412 - Import Security and Fairness Act S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring U.S./Western Hemisphere manufacturing Wool and Pima Cotton Trust Funds
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022 S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) of 2021 S.65/H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act H.R.6121 - Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 - Oppose; Support efforts to renew and modernize the Generalized System of Preferences; Support efforts to renew the Miscellaneous Trade Bill; Communicate retail views on the importance of international trade and the global value chain; Support elimination of the China 301 tariffs, a renewal of the China 301 tariff exclusion process and reinstatement of expired exclusions; Oppose steel/aluminum 232 tariffs; Support tariff relief for coronavirus economic stimulus; Counterfeit Goods; Communicate retail views on the issue of forced labor in the supply chain; Country of Origin Labeling Online - Oppose; H.R. 3075 Illegal Fishing & Forced Labor Prevention Act, expressed views on legislation;
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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: o National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) o FY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills 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: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various 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. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996 /S. 3580) 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. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) 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: o Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. o Dupe influencers on social media. o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502). o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports Environment o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · 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: o National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) o FY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills 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: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various 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. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996 /S. 3580) 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. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) 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: o Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. o Dupe influencers on social media. o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502). o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports Environment o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment
Client expense: $155,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), 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
2022 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various 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. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Client expense: $155,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for the Confirmation of Deborah Lipstadt to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Support the appropriation of $25.6 million for Countering Global White Supremacist Extremism at the U.S. Department of State, including the Global Engagement Center and Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Support for increase to $1.25 million to the allocation for the U.S. State Departments Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Support for $1 million for the U.S. State Departments Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Relaying ADL's support for Arab-Israeli peacebuilding, including S.1061/ H.R.2748 - A bill to encourage the normalization of relations with Israel, and for other purposes and also the Israel Relations Normalization Act Relaying ADLs advocacy for combating all international forms of antisemitism, including in Europe and including with regard to appropriate application of IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Relaying ADL's advocacy for combating state-enabled incitement of antisemitism and other forms of hate or extremism, such as certain content in Palestinian Authority curricula or materials used in UNRWA schools, including endorsing the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2374) Relaying ADLs support for LGBTQI human rights in US foreign policy and also more US efforts to combat mass atrocities around the world, such as in Burma or in Xinjiang. This included the Greater Leadership for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3800 / S. 1996) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (S. 65) Opposition to H.R.2590 - Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act Support for $1 billion for the Iron Dome missile defense system supplemental funding Support for participants of the Erbil summit to promote tolerance of Iraqi Jews and efforts to normalize ties with Israel Support confirming Michele Taylor to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council Support for the Combating International Islamophobia Act Supporting for the confirmation of Rashad Hussain to be US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
S.65/H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, express retail views on the bill; H.R.6121 - Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 - Oppose; Support efforts to renew and modernize the Generalized System of Preferences; Support efforts to renew the Miscellaneous Trade Bill; Support a fix to allow for Section 321 DeMinimis entries from Foreign Trade Zones; Oppose efforts to eliminate 301 China tariff exemption for de minimis entries; Communicate retail views on the importance of international trade and the global value chain; Support elimination of the China 301 tariffs, a renewal of the China 301 tariff exclusion process and reinstatement of expired exclusions; Oppose steel/aluminum 232 tariffs; Support tariff relief for coronavirus economic stimulus; Counterfeit Goods; Communicate retail views on the issue of forced labor in the supply chain; Country of Origin Labeling Online - Oppose; H.R. 3075 Illegal Fishing & Forced Labor Prevention Act, expressed views on legislation; Expressed concerns with U.S. Customs & Border Protection assessment of fines under novel interpretation of Jones Act in connection with transport of seafood through Canadian rail transit
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); China; trade preference programs (GSP); MTB; Section 301 investigations; AD/CVD; CAFTA-DR; COVID-19/American Rescue Plan; S.65/H.R. 1155 (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act); Build Back Better Act
Client expense: $510,000 · 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 Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Competition Issues, Antitrust Issues, S. 65- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, S. 2992- American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
The Social Determinants Accelerator Act, S.4264; U.S. MADE Act of 2020, H.R. 6880; MADE in America Act, H.R.3; Oncology Care Model; Radiation Oncology APM; Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, H.R.1845; Issues related to Medicare Part D payments; matters related to response to COVID-19 outbreak/H.R.748; CARES Act; H.R. 6800 Heroes Act, and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. H.R.2503 - The Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, H.R.3 - Drug pricing and transparency, H.R.3, H.R.19; Budget Reconciliation; International price referencing, H.R.19; Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2021, S.65; Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, H.R. 3173; Safe Step Act, 2163; Buy America and domestic sourcing, strategic national stockpile H.R.3635; S.308; H.R.2780; global operations, trade; Opioids, substance abuse and prescription safety alert systems; Issues remain the same with addition of Build Back Better Act, H.R.5376; Budget reconciliation; Social determinants of health; health disparities in underserved communities; chronic health conditions; Tax policy, LIFO (last in-first out); Drug pricing and transparency; international price referencing H.R. 3 (provisions later included in Build Back Better H.R. 5376); Buy America and domestic sourcing, strategic national stockpile; Covid relief and pandemic response, pandemic preparedness; Supply chain; Pharmacy provider status, retail pharmacy H.R. 2759 (Butterfield); 21st Century CURES 2.0 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR. 5376 Build Back Better Act; S. 65, H.R. 6256 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; S. 3058 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for FY 2022 Issues related to: immigrant visas, visa sanctions, and other immigration matters
Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act; S. 65 and H.R. 6256 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Issues related to labor enforcement, workforce development programs, and forced labor.
Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 1155/S. 65, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act H.R. 1386, Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act H.R. 2072, To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to make certain disclosures relating to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and for other purposes H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act H.R. 3460, State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 H.R. 3524, Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement (EAGLE) Act H.R. 3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act H.R. 3825, Ending Platform Monopolies Act H.R. 3826, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 3843, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 3849, Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 H.R. 4350/S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related export controls, investment reviews, economic policies related to China and Russian sovereign debt H.R. 5544, To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan H.R. 6121/. 1187, Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021 S. 746, Trade Security Act of 2021 S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 2378, Fair, Affordable, Innovative, and Resilient (FAIR) Transition and Competition Act S. 2716, American Beef Labeling Act of 2021 S. 2934, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2021 Nominations to the Export-Import Bank of the United States of Reta Jo Lewis as President and Chair, Judith DelZoppo Pryor as First Vice President, and Owen Herrnstadt as a Member of the Board of Directors Nomination of Grant Harris to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis at the United States Department of Commerce Nomination of Chris Wilson to be Chief Intellectual Property Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Clean Tech Export Competitiveness Strategy; International Trade Administration, (86 Fed. Reg. 54,431-54,432, October 1, 2021) Request for information, Department of the Treasury; Promoting Competition in the Beer, Wine, and Spirits Markets (86 Fed. Reg. 40,678 - 40,679, July 28, 2021) Various issues relating to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP); North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); U. S.- Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement; United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 116-113); U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS); U.S.-Korea digital trade and services; United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Labor Council; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); ratification of the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention; implementation of Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) (P.L. 75-583); reforms to export controls; implementation of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Title XVII, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (P.L. 115-232); implementation of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (P. L. 116-283); implementation of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (P.L.114-159); implementation of Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) (P.L. 115-44); implementation of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); USTR 2021 Special 301; Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-794); Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618); implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (P.L. 106-200); International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Title II of Pub.L. 95-223; reauthorization of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); negotiations on a U.S.- Kenya Free Trade Agreement; International Telecommunications Union; World Health Organization (WHO); WHO Pandemic Treaty; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations and agreements; Reform of the WTO; WTO Covid-19 related Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver proposal; implementation of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement; Executive Order 14017, America's Supply Chains; Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; China's intellectual property regime industrial policies and cybersecurity; implementation of the U.S.- China economic and trade agreement; implementation of the U.S.- Japan trade agreement; IP issues relating to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues relating to trade secret theft; IP issues relating to Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, and Europe; IP issues relating to COVID-19; IP issues relating to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA); U.S.-Argentina economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Bangladesh economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Brazil economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Canada economic and commercial relations; U.S.-China economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Colombia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Cuba economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Egypt economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Ghana economic and commercial relations; U.S.-India economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Indonesia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Iraq economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Israel economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Japan economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Kazakhstan economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Korea economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Mexico economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Nigeria economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Pakistan economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Russia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-South East Asia economic and commercial relations; U.S.-Turkey economic and commercial relations; U.S.-U.K. trade and regulatory relations; U.S.-Vietnam economic and commercial relations; U.S. trade relations with the Middle East and North Africa; U.S. trade relations with Africa; U.S. sanctions on Russia; U.S. sanctions on Turkey; U.S. sanctions on Burma; U.S. sanctions on Venezuela; U.S.-EU privacy shield; U.S.-U.K. trade agreement; U.S.-EU trade agreement; U.S.-EU energy and sustainability cooperation; U.S.-Switzerland economic and commercial relations; EU and international tax policy including digital tax proposals; establishment of an U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council; EU-U.S. Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue; EU Digital Markets Act; EU Digital Services Act; EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; Ukraine related sanctions; Indias Information Communications Technology (ICT) Tariffs; Federal Trade Commission statutory authority under Section 19 of the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914; modernizing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank); trade policy consideration with regard to cross-border data flows and issues of forced localization; tax treaties with Hungary, Poland, Chile; funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF); international affairs budget; transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; international trade and regulatory practices impacting digital goods and services; international artificial intelligence policy; international 5G policy; international cybersecurity policy; advancing international regulatory cooperation; steel and aluminum tariffs; trade policy concerns regarding customs duties on electronic transmissions; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the European Union; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and the United Kingdom; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and Japan; trade negotiations and trade priorities between the U.S. and China; proposed rules implementing Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain; suspension of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-114); implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), including plastics toxicity under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act; U.S.-Brazil Trade Agreement to update the 2011 Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ATEC); U.S.-Brazil trade; Pacific Digital Trade Agreements; U.S. Chile Tax Treaty, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention Of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital; U.S. Trade Representative on initiation of section 301 investigation of Frances digital services tax; ratification of the Biodiversity Convention; ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol; efforts to pass legislation to implement the Basel Convention and related instruments; efforts to pass the Miscellaneous Tariff bill; reauthorization of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Russian sovereign debt
Client expense: $19,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
H. Res. 805, "Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a witness who appears before any committee of the House of Representatives in a nongovernmental capacity to disclose certain amounts received from the Federal Government or a foreign government or certain foreign entities, and for other purposes," all provisions. H.R. 2946, "RENACER Act," all provisions. S. 3192, Taiwan Deterrence Act, all provisions. S. 3318, Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act, all provisions. S. 3347, "Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021," all provisions. S. 65, "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act," all provisions. Issues related to Anti-Corruption in Latin America, Chinas Foreign Policy and Military Strategy, Chinese Influence Operations, Congressional Oversight of U.S. Foreign Policy, Global War on Terror, Humanitarian Assistance Oversight, Implementation of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, Implementation of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, International and Multilateral Organizations, Iran's Foreign Policy and Military Strategy, Palestinian Politics and Terrorism, U.S. Infrastructure Programs and Strategy, U.S. Policy on Afghanistan, U.S. Policy on China, U.S. Policy on Hezbollah, U.S. Policy on Iran, U.S. Policy on Israel, U.S. Policy on Latin America, U.S. Policy on Russia, U.S. Policy on Syria, U.S. Policy on Taiwan, U.S. Policy on Turkey, and U.S. Policy on Ukraine (no bill).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 1466 - American PPE Supply Chain Integrity Act - Support public health industrial base by creating a Berry Amendment for PPE HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3648 - EAGLE Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act S.1481 - Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Development Act Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring and manufacturing
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
HR 1466 - American PPE Supply Chain Integrity Act - Support public health industrial base by creating a Berry Amendment for PPE HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3648 - EAGLE Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act S.1481 - Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Development Act Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring and manufacturing
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
HR 1466 - American PPE Supply Chain Integrity Act - Support public health industrial base by creating a Berry Amendment for PPE HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S.1306 - Make PPE in America Act HR 3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021 S.1260 - Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act HR 3648 - EAGLE Act S.1009/HR 2915 - Homeland Procurement Reform (HDPR) Act S.65/HR1155 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act S.1481 - Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Development Act Haiti HOPE-HELP Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Section 301 penalty exclusions Reshoring and nearshoring and manufacturing
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to Worker Classification Issues related to Worker Training and Apprenticeships Legislation pertaining to the Overtime Rule H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act S. 65 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act H.R. 6256 To ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes H.R. 3843 The Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 3460 The State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 H.R. 3849 The Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching Act of 2021 or the ACCESS Act of 2021 H.R. 3826 The Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 3816 The American Choice and Innovation Online Act H.R. 3825 The Ending Platform Monopolies Act S. 2992 The American Innovation and Choice Online Act Issues related to antitrust legislation
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
GSP Renewal, GSP Footwear Act; Sec. 321 de minimis, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), S.65/H.R.1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Section 301 China Product Exclusions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitor USMCA; Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs. H.R. 4996 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act. S. 1187 - Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021. H.R. 1630/S. 1080 - Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act. H.R. 1155/S. 65 - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
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
2021 · 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) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills 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: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) 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) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) 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. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Client expense: $162,489 · 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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. 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‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. 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). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Client expense: $162,489 · 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
2021 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade, global supply chains, infrastructure, supply chain resiliency, ports customs and competitiveness, including tariffs. S.65/H.R. 1155, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Issues related to S.1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office