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Secret Science Reform Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
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AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Source: Senate LDA
Secret Science Reform Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Secret Science Reform Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Secret Science Reform Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481)
Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
FAST Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Save American Workers Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Save American Workers Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Save American Workers Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Save American Workers Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
GSP UPDATE Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
GSP UPDATE Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
GSP UPDATE Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
GSP UPDATE Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Innovation Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Innovation Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Innovation Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Innovation Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
PATENT Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
PATENT Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
PATENT Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
Port Performance Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Port Performance Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Port Performance Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
PORTS Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
PORTS Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
PORTS Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
GSP Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
GSP Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
GSP Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
GSP Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935). Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519). FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697). oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576). Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017. Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (S. 1518). Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636). Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9). The PATENT Act. (S 1137). Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30). Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030). Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518).
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon implementation of trade legislation including. Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Including currency and investor state provisions. Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376). FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558). FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578). Defense-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Discussions with Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Overtime rules Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform/extenders Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Preserving LIFO accounting method. Reinforcing American- Made Products Act of 2015 (S.1518)
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). oon trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Including currency and investor state provisions Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) Including Trade Adjustment Assistance Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Renewal of ExIm Bank Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481) National Defense Authorization Act of (HR 1735/S. 1376) FY 2016 Defense Appropriations (HR 2685/ S. 1558) FY 2016 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations (HR 2578)
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. oFrank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) oThe TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. FY 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services House and Senate Appropriations legislation (on NLRB issues). Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 698) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (HR 636) Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775) IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) The PATENT Act. (S 1137) Alibaba intellectual property practices Other Save American Workers Act (HR 30) Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1030) Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. HR 935 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. 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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. S.J. Res 8 on National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB) Ambush election rules. Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. NLRB issues. Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. S 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015. Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report Innovation Act (HR 9) Other HR 30 - Save American Workers Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Tax reform Key Vote Support Letter H.R. 1030- Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Comments to the Food and Drug Administration on World Health Organization's 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) proposal Preserving LIFO accounting method.
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act (HR 1597) Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (HR 1481)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)