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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule
Source: Senate LDA
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
SHOP SAFE Act of 2023
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
SHOP SAFE Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
SHOP SAFE Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Americas Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis.
Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule
Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis.
Americas Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Americas Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule
Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
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.
Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis.
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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information.
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146)
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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
Filing 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), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, 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
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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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
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.
TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146)
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) 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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). 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. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
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 FY 2024 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 4365 and S 4663 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through November 17, 2023) - H.R. 5860 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through January 19, 2024 and February 2, 2024) - H.R. 6363 Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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) and Reeses Law. Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements 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 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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information.
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate and advocating for reintroduction in the House o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers
Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage, and Discussions on SEC climate change reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule
Trade Domestic/Foreign (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 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: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition 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 - CNL Update Act - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis.
Filing 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), Office of the Vice President of the United States, 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), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office