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Secure Border Act of 2012
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Source: Senate LDA
Secure Border Act of 2012
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase the dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under the administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions of that Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures containing Fluopyram.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Clean Ports Act of 2011
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Clean Ports Act of 2011
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Trade Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Trade Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Trade Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, and various amendments offered H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R.639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010. Updated rule expected Fall of 2011 The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010). Updated rule Fall 2011 DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The issue will re-emerge in the SAFE Port of Act of 2011 Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials for mutual recognition of regulation including trusted shipper programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Winter 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commercial Operations Advisory Committee, participation in 3 Sub-Committees, Land Border Trade Facilitation, Global Supply Chain Security Air Cargo, and One U.S. Government at the Border Various issues relating to Russias status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); Trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; The Transatlantic Economic Council Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; International concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East, including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; plain packaging; USPTO IP Attache Program; Business Competitiveness, Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain and Customs sections: United States Trade Representative; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; Creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones or ROZs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Free Trade With Cuba Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
United States-China Energy Cooperation Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
U.S.-China Language Engagement Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Free Trade Agreement The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft) Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011 Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation) Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions: Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403, 111th Congress), including provisions related to appropriations H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, particularly FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) (111th Congress) H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (SAFE Port Act of 2011)(bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation related to H.R 4515 / S. 2968, Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 Potential legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Potential legislation related to a Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011(discussion draft from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Creating reconstruction opportunity zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan Formal Submissions: Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 14, 2011 hearing on Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part I Statement submitted to the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet regarding March 1, 2011 hearing on Oversight of the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding February 16, 2011 hearing on Targeting Websites Dedicated To Stealing American Intellectual Property Federal Register Submission on February 15, 2011 regarding the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Request for Comments from the Public, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Fed. Reg. 75, 242, Docket number USTR-2010-0014) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated spring 2011) Various issues relating to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA), and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony Various issues relating to: China IP, IPR, and industrial polices; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC); IP issues related to the Internet, Internet counterfeiting, and piracy; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; a terminated pilot program; the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; export controls reform; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); Air Cargo Security Working Group; Customs Working Group; U.S.-Korea Economic Relations; U.S.-China Economic Relations; U.S.-Mexico Economic Relations; U.S.-India Economic Relations; U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; U.S.-Brazil Economic Relations; and the USPTO IP Attache Program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Additional Lobbyists for this issue continued from pgs. 9, 12-14: Dick Castner James DeChene Geoffrey O'Hara Doug Loon Paul Casasco Scott Eckart Ben Taylor Covered official positions continued from pg. 13: Lionel Johnson- Senior Advisor, Secretary of State; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Treasury
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2010 · first_quarter · 1A
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
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2010 · first_quarter · 1A
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposesH.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China.Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
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2009 · fourth_quarter · 4A
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act HR 4279/S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number - draft legislation) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Customs and Border Protection, Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (Federal Register, January 26, 2010 deadline for implementation) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues related to trade and the U.S. sugar industries in the United States and Mexico (no specific legislation introduced) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia; and supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act HR 4279/S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Customs and Border Protection, Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (Federal Register, January 26, 2010 deadline for implementation) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues related to trade and the U.S. sugar industries in the United States and Mexico (no specific legislation introduced) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia; and supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension, provisions related to Generalized System of Preferences H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE Act of 2009) H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1196/S. 1208, The Small Business International Trade Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions related to trade programs for small businesses H.R. 3570, the Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4279/S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions related to intellectual property H. J. Res. 60, Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions relating to Chinese poultry H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1837/S. 780, U.S.-Paraguay Partnership Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, The 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions related to the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia; and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO (no specific legislation) FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations (no bill number assigned) General background on unilateral economic sanctions, compulsory licensing in multilateral fora, internet piracy and counterfeiting, funding for the PRO-IP act, nomination/selection of an IP Enforcement Coordinator, "Buy American" provisions, the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (no specific legislation) Issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil (DS 267) regarding U.S. cotton subsidies (specific legislation not yet introduced) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the costwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009). Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (No bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) One hundred percent (100%) air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (see P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no specific legislation) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no specific legislation) DHSs proposed rule 10+2(see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · first_quarter · 1A
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Issues related to the 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding Cross-Border Trucking H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions regarding the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Act of 2009 Issues relating to adjusting the tariff rate quotas that restrict imports of sugar into the United States (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China (no specific legislation) H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 Issues pertaining to Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation (no specific legislation introduced) Regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia (no specific legislation introduced) Issues pertaining to economic relations with Russia and acceptance of Russia in the WTO (no specific legislation introduced) S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register) 2009 Customs Reauthorization bill (legislation not introduced) Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilot program to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Department of Homeland Security's 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Additional Lobbyists as the maximum allotted addendum pages was reached for line 18: Adam Salerno
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Issues related to the 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding Cross-Border Trucking H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions regarding the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Act of 2009 Issues relating to adjusting the tariff rate quotas that restrict imports of sugar into the United States (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China (no specific legislation) H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 Issues pertaining to Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation (no specific legislation introduced) Regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia (no specific legislation introduced) Issues pertaining to economic relations with Russia and acceptance of Russia in the WTO (no specific legislation introduced) S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register) 2009 Customs Reauthorization bill (legislation not introduced) Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilot program to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Department of Homeland Security's 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Additional Lobbyists as the maximum allotted addendum pages was reached for line 18: Adam Salerno
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264/H.R. 1830, Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 S. 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act S.1677, The Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 S.1607, The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement The following issues did not have any specific legislation introduced: Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs An agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)(68 FR 68140) Issues related to Trade Adjustment Assistance Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China China's Anti-Monopoly Law China's standards setting regime and policies China's government procurement policies Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) Negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Colombia Free Trade Agreement Korea Free Trade Agreement Legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, as well as CBP staffing and facilities (not yet introduced) An agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no specific legislation introduced) An agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no specific legislation introduced) U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders 10+2 Advance Trade Data requirements - Proposed Rule S.1677, "The Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007" S.1607, "The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007" U.S.-Korea economic relations and U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China China's Anti-Monopoly Law China's standards setting regime and policies China's government procurement policies China's IPR policies Panama Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3273, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Program and reauthorization H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 S. 3083/H.R. 6180, TRADE Act of 2008 H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act S. 970, the Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 H. Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Rule Possible future inclusion of Korea in U.S. Visa Waiver ProgramH.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008; S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act; H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007; S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act; H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act; S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act; H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act; S.Con.Res 70, amendment to create a deficit neutral reserve fund for border security through on H-1B/EB recapture visas plus adjustment of status; H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act Regulation from the Department of Homeland Security on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter;" Expected regulation from the Department of Homeland Security on requiring government contractors to use E-Verify Expected regulation from the Department of Homeland Security relating to Optional Practical Training (OPT) for student visa holders Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security to improve the visa process and overall travel experience. Draft legislation on comprehensive immigration reform, H-1B visa and employment-based visa reform, H-2B visa reform, employment verification, H-2A reform, and "AgJobs." Covered Official Positions Continued: John Gonzales; Deputy State Director - Senator Gramm, Deputy Director - Sen. Hutchison
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2007 · year_end · YA
H.R.3801: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers, communities, firms, and farmers, and for other purposes H.R. 3688, "United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act" Export control modernization reform APHIS inspections and AQI user fees on conveyances entering the U.S. from Canada Customs reauthorization legislation Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA (H.R. 1830) Generalized System of Preferences or GSP (P.L.109-432) U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (P.L. 109-401) Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA (S. 122 and H.R. 910) Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act (S.1673 and H.R. 2819) National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 (H.R. 556) U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Promotion Authority Customs and Border Protection trade enforcement policies Doha Development Agenda Draft legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry. Enforcing the safety of imported goods, including the Report to the President on the Interagency Working Group's Action Plan on Import Safety. Negotiation of an agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Cargo inspections procedures and U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 - S. 1919 Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 - H.R. 1229 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight and Reform Act - S. 1607 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 - S. 1677 SBA Trade Programs Act - H.R. 2992 Golf Club Component Duty Reduction - H.R. 2362 Trade and Globalization Act - H.R. 3920 CFIUS - H.R. 556/S. 1610 Generalized System of Preferences - H.R. 3427
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2007 · year_end · YA
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 5441--Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security) Travel Promotion Act (S. 1661, H.R. 3232, H.R. 1061, S. 4 - "Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act") Passenger Vessels Service Act (regulation comments re: Proposed Interpretation Docket Number USCBP-2007-0098); US-VISIT Implementation, Visa Delays and Consular Processing (Secured Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to DHS and DOS); and, the Visa Waiver Program (Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Public Law 110-53.)
H.R. 6: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act H.R. 2: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (also known as: Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007) H.R. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 / CHIP Reauthorization H.R. 1023: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1077: Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 1261: Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1562, Katrina Housing Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1677: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1797: Small Business Expensing Expansion and Permanency Act of 2007 HR 1870: Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R. 2116: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 2205: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007 H.R. 2230: A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property H.R. 2380: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 2458: Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007 H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2785: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services H.R. 2834: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services H.R. 3056: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3648: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 3920: Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 3970: Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3996: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 4195: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 H.R. 4351: AMT Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 4839: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 S. 34: Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S. 156: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 347: Minimum Wage Act of 2007 S. 349: Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 S. 777: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 1010: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007 S. 1125: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 S. 1263: Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act S. 1501: Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007 S. 1624: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services S. 1726: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S. 2223: Habitat and Land Conservation Act of 2007 S. 2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007 S. 2374: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 S 2394: Good Government Contractor Act of 200 Tax Accord with Germany Tax Accord with Denmark Tax Accord with Finland Tax Accord with Belgium H.R. 743, S. 156: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Ac of 2007 H.R. 275: Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 HR 819/S 381 - Retirement Security for Life Act S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 4839 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 H.R. 3501 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that indebtedness incurred by a partnership in acquiring securities and commodities is not treated as acquisition indebtedness by organizations which are limited partners for purposes of the unrelated business income tax. H.R. 3417 - To establish the Commission on the Tax Treatment of Hedge Funds and Private Equity H.R. 4172 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to restore the estate tax and repeal the carryover basis rule and to increase the estate tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $3,500,000 H.R. 4235 - Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007 S. 1040 - Tax Simplification Act of 2007 H.R. 4159 - Simplified USA Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 3693 - American Competitiveness Tax Act of 2007 S. 1140 Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 4752- Working American Competitiveness Act
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2007 · year_end · YY
HR 2497 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S 1481 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts
S. 186 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 (ACPPA) HR. 3013 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1279 - Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act.
H.R. 1591: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 S. Con.Res. 21: U.S. Government Congressional Budget for fiscal year 2008, appropriated budgetary levels for 07' and 2009-2012 H.R. 2764 - H. Rept. 110-497 FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the omnibus
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2007 · mid_year · MM
P.L. 106-393, Reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007
U.S. Department of Homeland Security chemical security regulations.
S 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts HR 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1689 To provide support to combat illegal downloading on college and university campuses HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
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2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 4167, the National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005 S. 3128, the National Uniformity for Food Act of 2006
H.R 4291 - Protection Against Executive Compensation Abuse Act PSLRA- Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Reform S. 3919 Small Business Sarbanes-Oxley Commpliance Assistance Act of 2006
H.R. 4761 - Exploration, development, and production activities on the outer Continental Shelf H.R. 5051 - To authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for fiscal years 2007 through 2012; H.R. 3918 - To terminate the effect of all provisions of existing Federal law prohibiting the spending of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities, to revoke Presidential withdrawals from disposition of areas of the Outer Continental Shelf with respect to natural gas, and for other purposes. H.R. 4318 - To terminate the effect of all provisions of Federal law that prohibit the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf, to terminate all withdrawals of Federal submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf from leasing for exploration for, and development and production of, natural gas, and for other purposes. S. 2239 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recognition period for built-in gains for subchapter S corporations. S. 2253 - A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to offer the 181 Area of the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing. S. 3711 - A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. S. 3985 - A bill to promote the recovery of oil and gas revenues on the Outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. H.R. 320, Tax Incentives to Encourage Recycling Act of 2005 H.R. 425, National Computer Recycling Act H.R. 3824, The Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005 H.R. 4316, Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act S. 510, Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5558, the Stormwater Enforcement and Permitting Act of 2006 S. 131, Clear Skies Act of 2005 Superfund Tax Reauthorization Climate Change Petiton for Rulemaking on the Impact of Foreign Air Emissions U.S. EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards U.S. EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule U.S. EPA Clean Air Ozone Rule U.S. EPA Clean Air Particulate Rule
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2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Information Agency (USIA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Information Agency (USIA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3273, U.S.-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Customs Reauthorization Legislation (not introduced) Doha Development AgendaLegislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, strategies for enforcing the safety of imported goods, including the Report to the President on the Interagency Working Group's Action Plan on Import Safety (not introduced) U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs agreement (no title yet, no agreement yet) U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders S. 2663, the CPSC Reform Act": provisions related to trade compliance and enforcement US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act; labor and employment provisions S. 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007, labor and employment provisions H.R. 3905 - New Partnership for Development Act, labor and employment provisions S. 1673 / H.R. 2819 Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act U.S./EU Cooperation - Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) Strategic Economic Dialogue with China U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, all trade discussions Security and Prosperity Partnership - U.S., Mexico, Canada Dialogue Haiti Trade Preferences Legislation/(HOPE II) - not introduced US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 1229 - Non-market Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 796 - Fair Currency Act of 2007 S. 1607 - Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 S. 1677 - Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3890 - Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 3273 - United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 5264 - Trade Preference Extension Act H.R. 3934, S. 2372 - Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 Legislation on Trade Adjustment Assistance (not introduced) Generalized System of Preferences Renewal, trade preference for developing countries (not introduced) U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rule: "First Sale Rule" to value goods for import purposes S. 1848 - Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 3272, the "United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2007" H.R. 3272, H.R. 3274, H.R. 3275 "US-China Competitiveness Agenda of 2007" H.R. 3275 - the "US-China Language Engagement Act" H.R. 3274 - the "US-China Energy Cooperation Act" P.L. 109-432 Generalized System of Preferences P.L. 109-401 US-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement S. 122 / H.R. 910 - American Adjustment and Competitiveness Act H.R. 556, National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 APHIS inspections and AQI user fees on conveyances entering the US from Canada Export Control Modernization Reform Trade enforcement policiesCovered Official Positions Continued: John Gonzales; Deputy State Director - Senator Gramm, Deputy Director - Sen. Hutchison Geoffrey O'Hara; Clerk, Dept. of Justice, Federal Public Defender's Office Additional Lobbyists: Liz Reilly Kathleen McInearney
Intellectual property and patent-related provisions of: H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 S. 1693/H.R. 3800, Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007All technology provisions in the following: H.R. 2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 3234, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 H.R.2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 S. 2499, A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R.3963/H.R.976 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
S. 186 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 (ACPPA) HR. 3013 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1279 - Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act.
Retirement Security/Pensions/ERISA EBSA Advisory Opinion Letter 2007-07A ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Cafeteria Plans - Comments to the Treasury Department on regulatory guidance. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation - Restrictions on the annual limit for nonqualified deferred compensation. Extension of the effective date for the final regulations. Plan Fee Disclosure - H.R. 3765 - Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007; S. 2473 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007; H.R. 3185 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007; and comments to the Department of Labor - Increasing the disclosure of fees paid by plan sponsors of defined contribution plans to service providers. HR 695 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury S. 349 - Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 S. 1974 - Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007
H.R. 3010, S. 1782: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S. 192 - Lobbying, Ethics, and Earmarks Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
S. 742, Ban Asbestos in America Act H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2191: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 Florida Executive Orders: EO-07-126 / EO-07-127 / EO-07-128 U.S. EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone U.S. EPA petition for rulemaking on international border pollution Major Economics Process Program for Deployment of Climate Change Technologies Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) issues relating to U.S. EPA's rulemaking for greenhouse gases
S. 558- Mental Health Parity Act of 2007- opposed parity between coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 1424- The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007- supported parity between coverage of mental health benefits for medical and surgical services Wired for Health Care Quality Act- supported widespread adoption of nationwide, interoperability health information technology infrastructure H.R. 853- Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007- supported tax credits for employers and employees that participate in comprehensive wellness programs S. 1481- Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act- supported grant funding to produce health court demonstration projects H.R. 2497- Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act- supported grant funding to produce health court demonstration projects S. 1544- Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007- supported creation of pay for performance and transparency initiatives by providing qualified organizations with access to Medicare claims data, enrollment, survey and assessment data for development of reports on the quality and cost of nation's health care system. Healthy Workforce Act of 2007- supported tax credits for employers that participate in comprehensive wellness programs. Independent Health Record Trust Act- supported credit union-like banks to hold electronic health record information SCHIP(1): Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 976- Opposed expanded coverage for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP(2): Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 3963; SCHIP(3, CHAMP): Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, H.R. 3162) Medicare: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate, S. 2499)- Focused on employer coverage of end stage renal disease from 30 to 42 months. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007- weighed in on creation of regulatory pathway for licensing of biosimilar biological products Non-numbered House FDA-related bills concerning: Prescription Drug User Fee Ace, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; and Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research S.1082; Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act- Bill concerns Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research; and importation of drugs S. 3 Medicare Fair Prescription Drug Price Act of 2007- opposed legalizing importation of drugs H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 S. 1951 Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 S. 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 H.R. 3947 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carry forward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 S. 358 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R. 3717 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 2639/ S. 3234 Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 1693/H.R. 3800 Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1753 Healthy Workforce Act 2007
Executive Order 13422, Further Amendment to Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review S. 849, OPEN Government Act of 2007, all provisions relating to Freedom of Information Act reform Data Quality HR 1873: Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act, procurement S 680: Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007, procurement HR 1362: Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007, procurement HR 2419: Farm Bill, limiting states ability to contract out functions for their food stamp programs HR 3033: Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007, procurement HR 3867: Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, procurement S 2300: Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2007, procurement HR 3161, FY08 Agriculture Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors HR 3093, FY08 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors and tax certifications for contractors HR 3043, FY08 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors and tax certifications for contractors HR 3074, FY08 Transportation and HUD Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors and tax certifications by contractors HR 2829: FY08 Financial Services Appropriations Act, competitive sourcing HR 2638: FY08 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, procurement and tax certifications for contractors HR 3222: FY08 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, competitive sourcing and tax certifications for contractors HR 2642, FY08 Military, Veterans Appropriations, tax certifications for contractors Department of Homeland Security, Social Security No-Match Letter Rule Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 reform Proposed amendment to Part 102-38 of the Federal Management Regulations
Education and Workforce Policy Issues, No Child Left Behind Reauthorization, Higher Education Act Reauthorization, Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Reauthorization, Head Start Reauthorization ESEA Reauthorization S. 486: Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 4137: College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 H.R. 2669: The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 H.R. 2390: TEACH Act of 2007 S. 873: Incentives to Educate American Children (I Teach) Act of 2007 S. 958, H.R. 2289: Striving Readers Act of 2007 H.R. 362 the "10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds" Science and Math Scholarship Act H.R. 363 the "Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research" Act S. 1360 Higher Education Access Act and Higher Education Amendments of 2007 H.R. 2669 the College Cost Reduction and Access Act S. 1642 the Higher Education Amendments of 2007 H.R. 4137 the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 S. 761 the "America Competes" Act H.R. 3920 the "Trade and Globalization Act" of 2007 H.R. 3747 The Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1848 Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 3043 Appropriations Act of 2007 for the Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services and related agencies H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 H.R. 2272 the "America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act"
H.R. 1591: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 S. Con.Res. 21: U.S. Government Congressional Budget for fiscal year 2008, appropriated budgetary levels for 07' and 2009-2012 H.R. 2764 - H. Rept. 110-497 FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the omnibus Air cargo screening provisions of H.R. 2638, the FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. For Fiscal 2008, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act was part of the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R.Con.Res. 99 H.R. 2206, H.R. 2207, and S. 965 - FY2007 Supplemental H.R 3074, S. 1789 - FY 2008 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 1195 To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes S. 1611 - To make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to transit H.R. 2829 - FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations H.R. 2643, S. 1696: FY 2008 Interior and the Environment Appropriations Report H.R. 2764 - FY 2008 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2641, S. 1751 - FY 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 2642, S. 1645 - FY 2008 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations H.R. 3043, S. 1710 - FY 2008 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 2771, S 1686 - FY 2008 Legislative Branch Appropriations H.R. 4890 - Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 H.R. 3161, S. 1859 - FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 3093, S. 1745 - FY 2008 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations H.R. 3222 - FY 2008 Defense Appropriations H.J.RES. 52 - 1st Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government H.R. 3222 - 2nd Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government H.J. RES. 69 - 3rd Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government H.J. RES. 72 - 4th Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act 2007 to March 2008
H.R. 3161, FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, all provisions relating to country of origin labeling S. 1859, FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, all provisions relating to country of origin labeling
H.R. 2761 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 4721 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007
Implementation of TSA air cargo regulations and the development of a certified shipper program for air cargo H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R. 2638, the FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, specifically the air cargo and aviation security provisions and air cargo screening provisions For Fiscal 2008, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 1076 and H.R. 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007
H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.J.Res. 69, Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 772 and H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 1125 and H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 1195, to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. S. 1611, to make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to transit. S. 1926 and H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 S. 775 and H.R. 3398, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 1773, Safe American Roads Act of 2007 H.R. 1495, Water Resources Development Act, 2007 S. 1076 and H.R. 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 S. 953 and H.R. 2881, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 H.R. 3248, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007 S. 2009, S. 1937 and H.R. 3311, To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction, and for other purposes. H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007
HR 1585: FY08 National Defense Authorization Act, Procurement issues, particularly Title VIII export control modernization proposals, Guard and Reserve issues, and broad homeland defense issues. H.R. 4264, Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2007.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 5441--Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security) Travel Promotion Act (S. 1661, H.R. 3232, H.R. 1061, S. 4 - "Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act") Passenger Vessels Service Act (regulation comments re: Proposed Interpretation Docket Number USCBP-2007-0098); US-VISIT Implementation, Visa Delays and Consular Processing (Secured Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to DHS and DOS); and, the Visa Waiver Program (Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Public Law 110-53.)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security chemical security regulations.
Prevention Reimportation of Drugs H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries H.R. 2900 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 S. 1082 Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act H.R. 3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes
H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 H.R. 3717 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 3947 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carry forward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements
S. 2302 / H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 and Amendments on CBH and APHIS inspection functions S. 2228, Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship and Health (FRESH) Act of 2007 Lobbying contacts addressed amendments to HR 2419 - extension of Farm Bill to March 2008 S. 340 and H.R. 371: Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007- creation of regulatory pathway for licensing of biosimilar biological products Non-numbered House FDA-related bills concerning: Prescription Drug User Fee Ace, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; and Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research S.1082; Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act- Bill concerns Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research; and importation of drugs S. 3 Medicare Fair Prescription Drug Price Act of 2007- opposed legalizing importation of drugs S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S. 1693/H.R. 3800 Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 2639/ S. 3234 Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 2499 A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes S. 1951 Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R.3963/H.R.976 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes H.R. 2272: 21st Century Competitiveness Act
H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R. 3628, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 Chemical Security regulations National Infrastructure Protection Plan .National Response Plan U.S. Department of Homeland Security cargo security initiatives. Maritime cargo, air cargo, and private sector preparedness provisions of H.R. 1 / S. 4 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007
Commerce, State and Justice Appropriations Act- 2008 NASA Budget and 2008 NOAA Budget H.R. 3093 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2008 H.R. 3222
H.R. 2262, Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007
HR 2834 To amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services S. 1624 - To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services. HR . 3919 Small Business Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Assistance Act of 2006 H.R. 2829 -Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 - 404 compliance for small businesses
HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts HR 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1689 To provide support to combat illegal downloading on college and university campuses HR 3578 - Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 HR 4175 - Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007
H.R. 3610, "The Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007" and other possible import-safety related legislation stemming from a series of high profile product recalls. HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act H.R. 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 S. 1780 Protecting Children From Indecent Programming Act H.R. 4008 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S. 2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 H.R. 3541 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 3578 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 2317 Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 358 / H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R. 1666 Health Care price Transparency Promotion Act
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea "Law of the Sea Treaty"
CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - H.R. 6 H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 2337: Energy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 Rulemaking on Transmission Corridors, Rulemaking on Energy Technology H.R. 2264: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007 S. 1263: Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act S. 1419: Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R. 2461: the Energy and Water Appropriations bill H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6 - PL 110 - 140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Monitoring climate change proposals in Congress
S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 2302, Food, Energy and Security Act of 2007, all provisions relating to broadband H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, all provisions relating to broadband Net Neutrality HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act HR 743 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S 156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 761 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts HR 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1689 To provide support to combat illegal downloading on college and university campuses HR 4175 - Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 S 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 3578 - Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act HR 3541 - Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 S 2168 - Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 HR 275 - Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 HR 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S 1780 - Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act S 1492 - Broadband Data Improvement Act S 1190 - Connect The Nation Act
HR 2497 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S 1481 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts
S.1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secy. of HHS to negotiate prices for Part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries
Comprehensive Immigration Reform, H1-B Visas, Electronic Employment Verification Systems, Border Security/Enforcement, Worksite Enforcement, Visa Delays, H-2B visas S. 1348: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S. 1639: Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration H.R. 1061 (Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act); H.R. 2638 (FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations); H.R. 4088 (Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007); S. 1083/HR 1930 (Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act); HR 98 (EEVS); S. 1092 (High-Tech Worker Relief Act); S. 1035 (H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act); HR 1645 (Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act), S. 988/H.R. 1843 (Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act), Commerce, State, Justice appropriations bill for provisions extending the H-2B return worker exemption for one year H.R. 3093/S. 1745; Sections of appropriations bills requiring certain employers to use the basic pilot employment verification program: Such as Labor/HHS/Education HR 3043/ 1710; Transportation/HUD HR 3074/S 1789; Homeland Security Reg. Info. No. 1651-AA69 (Docket No. USCBP 2007-0061) Documents Required for Travelers Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere Proposed interpretation of the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) by the Department of Homeland Securitys Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
S. 4 / H.R. 1 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, related to private sector preparedness standards National Infrastructure Protection Plan National Response Plan National Response Framework
H.R. 6: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act H.R. 2: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (also known as: Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007) H.R. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 / CHIP Reauthorization H.R. 1023: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1077: Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 1261: Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1562, Katrina Housing Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1677: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1797: Small Business Expensing Expansion and Permanency Act of 2007 HR 1870: Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R. 2116: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 2205: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007 H.R. 2230: A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property H.R. 2380: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 2458: Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007 H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2785: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services H.R. 2834: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services H.R. 3056: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3648: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 3920: Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 3970: Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3996: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 4195: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 H.R. 4351: AMT Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 4839: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 S. 34: Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S. 156: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 347: Minimum Wage Act of 2007 S. 349: Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 S. 777: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 1010: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007 S. 1125: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 S. 1263: Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act S. 1501: Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007 S. 1624: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services S. 1726: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S. 2223: Habitat and Land Conservation Act of 2007 S. 2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007 S. 2374: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 S 2394: Good Government Contractor Act of 200 Tax Accord with Germany Tax Accord with Denmark Tax Accord with Finland Tax Accord with Belgium H.R. 743, S. 156: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Ac of 2007 H.R. 275: Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 HR 819/S 381 - Retirement Security for Life Act S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 4839 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 H.R. 3501 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that indebtedness incurred by a partnership in acquiring securities and commodities is not treated as acquisition indebtedness by organizations which are limited partners for purposes of the unrelated business income tax. H.R. 3417 - To establish the Commission on the Tax Treatment of Hedge Funds and Private Equity H.R. 4172 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to restore the estate tax and repeal the carryover basis rule and to increase the estate tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $3,500,000 H.R. 4235 - Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007 S. 1040 - Tax Simplification Act of 2007 H.R. 4159 - Simplified USA Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 3693 - American Competitiveness Tax Act of 2007 S. 1140 Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 4752- Working American Competitiveness Act
S. 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act H.R. 2829, Senate consideration of FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, all amendments relating to the Federal Communications Commission H.R. 4307, Consumer Freedom of Choice in Cable Act; FCC regulations on indecency; media ownership; media violence; all FCC cable-related regulations Implementation of Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act of 2006;
H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
H.R. 800/S. 1041 Employee Free Choice H.R. 2 / S. 2 Minimum Wage Increase H.R. 4458, Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination H.R. 32, Health Care Incentive Act H.R. 33, Minimum Wage Fairness Act H.R. 239, Working Americans Growing the Economy Act H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 509, Minimum Wage for All Americans Act H.R. 142, Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act H.R. 866, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act H.R. 1050, A Living Wage, Jobs for All Act H.R. 1327, the Protective Equipment for America's Workers Act H.R. 1369, Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act H.R. 1431, Workplace Religious Freedom Act H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act H.R. 1643 / S. 2240, Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act H.R. 1763, Indentured Servitude Abolition Act H.R. 1882, Workplace Representation Integrity Act H.R. 2392, Balancing Act H.R. 2637 / S. 1598 / S. 1614, Child Labor Protection Act H.R. 2660, Civil Rights Pay Fairness Act H.R. 2670 / S. 1570, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2674, CARE Act H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R. 2792, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 2808, Living Organ Donor Job Security Act H.R. 3582 / S. 2061, Fair Home Health Care Act H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act H.R. 4047, Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act H.R. 4301, S. 2419 Working Families Flexibility Act S. 347, Minimum Wage Act S. 1681, The Family Leave Insurance Act S. 2123, Public Sector Employer-Employee Cooperation Act S. 2514, Standing with Minimum Wage Earners Act H.R. 2049/S. 1244, The Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2693, The Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.R. 2638, FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 378, The Nurse and Patient Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 H.R. 1585, DoD Authorization Act, provisions granting leave for employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act when family members are called up on active military duty, or are recovering from injuries sustained while on active duty H.R. 976, H.R. 3963, State Childrens Health Insurance Program bills, provisions granting leave for employees to be with family members who sustained injuries while on active military duty H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act--provisions applying the Davis-Bacon Act to construction supported by the act, extension of the FUTA surtax H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act H.R. 2769, Miner Health Enhancement Act FY 2008: Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations H.R. 2831: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843: Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 697, National Right-to-Work Act Overtime Exemption for Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Whether the FY 2008 omnibus appropriations bills would contain riders related to union financial disclosure requirements Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor, Department of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Commissioner, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825, implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pts. 403, 408, relating to disclosures required of labor organizations Financial disclosure under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LM-30 and LM-10 reports) Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions Petition for NLRB rulemaking regarding "minority" or "members-only" unions H.R. 3043-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008--provisions directing OSHA to conduct rulemakings and funding for the Office of Labor Management Standards in DOL Final Regulations under code section 409A Proposed regulations under ERISA section 408(b)(2) Proposed regulations under code section 125 Request for information on Fee and Expense Disclosures to Participants in Individual Account plans, 29 CFR Part 2550: RIN 1210-AB07 To Treasury Department: Improper Interpretation of Anti-Backloading Rules to Hybrid Plans To DOL: Selection of Annuity Providers for Individual Account Plans Proposed Rule
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
S. 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act H.R. 2829, Senate consideration of FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, all amendments relating to the Federal Communications Commission H.R. 4307, Consumer Freedom of Choice in Cable Act; FCC regulations on indecency; media ownership; media violence; all FCC cable-related regulations Implementation of Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act of 2006;
S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 2302, Food, Energy and Security Act of 2007, all provisions relating to broadband H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, all provisions relating to broadband Net Neutrality HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act HR 743 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S 156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 761 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts HR 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1689 To provide support to combat illegal downloading on college and university campuses HR 4175 - Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 S 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 3578 - Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act HR 3541 - Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 S 2168 - Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 HR 275 - Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 HR 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S 1780 - Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act S 1492 - Broadband Data Improvement Act S 1190 - Connect The Nation Act
Prevention Reimportation of Drugs H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries H.R. 2900 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 S. 1082 Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act H.R. 3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes
Education and Workforce Policy Issues, No Child Left Behind Reauthorization, Higher Education Act Reauthorization, Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Reauthorization, Head Start Reauthorization ESEA Reauthorization S. 486: Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 4137: College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 H.R. 2669: The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 H.R. 2390: TEACH Act of 2007 S. 873: Incentives to Educate American Children (I Teach) Act of 2007 S. 958, H.R. 2289: Striving Readers Act of 2007 H.R. 362 the "10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds" Science and Math Scholarship Act H.R. 363 the "Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research" Act S. 1360 Higher Education Access Act and Higher Education Amendments of 2007 H.R. 2669 the College Cost Reduction and Access Act S. 1642 the Higher Education Amendments of 2007 H.R. 4137 the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 S. 761 the "America Competes" Act H.R. 3920 the "Trade and Globalization Act" of 2007 H.R. 3747 The Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1848 Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 3043 Appropriations Act of 2007 for the Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services and related agencies H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 H.R. 2272 the "America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act"
H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R. 3628, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 Chemical Security regulations National Infrastructure Protection Plan .National Response Plan U.S. Department of Homeland Security cargo security initiatives. Maritime cargo, air cargo, and private sector preparedness provisions of H.R. 1 / S. 4 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007
H.R.3801: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers, communities, firms, and farmers, and for other purposes H.R. 3688, "United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act" Export control modernization reform APHIS inspections and AQI user fees on conveyances entering the U.S. from Canada Customs reauthorization legislation Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA (H.R. 1830) Generalized System of Preferences or GSP (P.L.109-432) U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (P.L. 109-401) Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA (S. 122 and H.R. 910) Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act (S.1673 and H.R. 2819) National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 (H.R. 556) U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Promotion Authority Customs and Border Protection trade enforcement policies Doha Development Agenda Draft legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry. Enforcing the safety of imported goods, including the Report to the President on the Interagency Working Group's Action Plan on Import Safety. Negotiation of an agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs. Cargo inspections procedures and U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 - S. 1919 Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 - H.R. 1229 Currency Exchange Rate Oversight and Reform Act - S. 1607 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 - S. 1677 SBA Trade Programs Act - H.R. 2992 Golf Club Component Duty Reduction - H.R. 2362 Trade and Globalization Act - H.R. 3920 CFIUS - H.R. 556/S. 1610 Generalized System of Preferences - H.R. 3427
S. 742, Ban Asbestos in America Act H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2191: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 Florida Executive Orders: EO-07-126 / EO-07-127 / EO-07-128 U.S. EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone U.S. EPA petition for rulemaking on international border pollution Major Economics Process Program for Deployment of Climate Change Technologies Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) issues relating to U.S. EPA's rulemaking for greenhouse gases
H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
S.1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secy. of HHS to negotiate prices for Part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries
H.R. 1591: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 S. Con.Res. 21: U.S. Government Congressional Budget for fiscal year 2008, appropriated budgetary levels for 07' and 2009-2012 H.R. 2764 - H. Rept. 110-497 FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the omnibus Air cargo screening provisions of H.R. 2638, the FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. For Fiscal 2008, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act was part of the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R.Con.Res. 99 H.R. 2206, H.R. 2207, and S. 965 - FY2007 Supplemental H.R 3074, S. 1789 - FY 2008 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 1195 To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes S. 1611 - To make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to transit H.R. 2829 - FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations H.R. 2643, S. 1696: FY 2008 Interior and the Environment Appropriations Report H.R. 2764 - FY 2008 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2641, S. 1751 - FY 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 2642, S. 1645 - FY 2008 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations H.R. 3043, S. 1710 - FY 2008 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 2771, S 1686 - FY 2008 Legislative Branch Appropriations H.R. 4890 - Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 H.R. 3161, S. 1859 - FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 3093, S. 1745 - FY 2008 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations H.R. 3222 - FY 2008 Defense Appropriations H.J.RES. 52 - 1st Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government H.R. 3222 - 2nd Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government H.J. RES. 69 - 3rd Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government H.J. RES. 72 - 4th Continuing Resolution on current funding levels for the Government HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act 2007 to March 2008
H.R. 2761 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 4721 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007
HR 2834 To amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services S. 1624 - To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services. HR . 3919 Small Business Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Assistance Act of 2006 H.R. 2829 -Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008 - 404 compliance for small businesses
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007- creation of regulatory pathway for licensing of biosimilar biological products Non-numbered House FDA-related bills concerning: Prescription Drug User Fee Ace, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; and Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research S.1082; Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act- Bill concerns Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research; and importation of drugs S. 3 Medicare Fair Prescription Drug Price Act of 2007- opposed legalizing importation of drugs S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S. 1693/H.R. 3800 Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 2639/ S. 3234 Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 2499 A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes S. 1951 Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R.3963/H.R.976 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes H.R. 2272: 21st Century Competitiveness Act
U.S. Department of Homeland Security chemical security regulations.
H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 H.R. 3717 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 3947 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carry forward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements
H.R. 2262, Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007
S. 558- Mental Health Parity Act of 2007- opposed parity between coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 1424- The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007- supported parity between coverage of mental health benefits for medical and surgical services Wired for Health Care Quality Act- supported widespread adoption of nationwide, interoperability health information technology infrastructure H.R. 853- Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007- supported tax credits for employers and employees that participate in comprehensive wellness programs S. 1481- Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act- supported grant funding to produce health court demonstration projects H.R. 2497- Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act- supported grant funding to produce health court demonstration projects S. 1544- Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007- supported creation of pay for performance and transparency initiatives by providing qualified organizations with access to Medicare claims data, enrollment, survey and assessment data for development of reports on the quality and cost of nation's health care system. Healthy Workforce Act of 2007- supported tax credits for employers that participate in comprehensive wellness programs. Independent Health Record Trust Act- supported credit union-like banks to hold electronic health record information SCHIP(1): Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 976- Opposed expanded coverage for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP(2): Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 3963; SCHIP(3, CHAMP): Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, H.R. 3162) Medicare: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate, S. 2499)- Focused on employer coverage of end stage renal disease from 30 to 42 months. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007- weighed in on creation of regulatory pathway for licensing of biosimilar biological products Non-numbered House FDA-related bills concerning: Prescription Drug User Fee Ace, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; and Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research S.1082; Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act- Bill concerns Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research; and importation of drugs S. 3 Medicare Fair Prescription Drug Price Act of 2007- opposed legalizing importation of drugs H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 S. 1951 Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 S. 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 H.R. 3947 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carry forward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 S. 358 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R. 3717 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 2639/ S. 3234 Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 1693/H.R. 3800 Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1753 Healthy Workforce Act 2007
Comprehensive Immigration Reform, H1-B Visas, Electronic Employment Verification Systems, Border Security/Enforcement, Worksite Enforcement, Visa Delays, H-2B visas S. 1348: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S. 1639: Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration H.R. 1061 (Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act); H.R. 2638 (FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations); H.R. 4088 (Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007); S. 1083/HR 1930 (Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act); HR 98 (EEVS); S. 1092 (High-Tech Worker Relief Act); S. 1035 (H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act); HR 1645 (Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act), S. 988/H.R. 1843 (Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act), Commerce, State, Justice appropriations bill for provisions extending the H-2B return worker exemption for one year H.R. 3093/S. 1745; Sections of appropriations bills requiring certain employers to use the basic pilot employment verification program: Such as Labor/HHS/Education HR 3043/ 1710; Transportation/HUD HR 3074/S 1789; Homeland Security Reg. Info. No. 1651-AA69 (Docket No. USCBP 2007-0061) Documents Required for Travelers Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere Proposed interpretation of the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) by the Department of Homeland Securitys Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
HR 2497 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S 1481 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts
CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - H.R. 6 H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 2337: Energy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 Rulemaking on Transmission Corridors, Rulemaking on Energy Technology H.R. 2264: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007 S. 1263: Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act S. 1419: Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R. 2461: the Energy and Water Appropriations bill H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6 - PL 110 - 140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Monitoring climate change proposals in Congress
S. 2302 / H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 and Amendments on CBH and APHIS inspection functions S. 2228, Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship and Health (FRESH) Act of 2007 Lobbying contacts addressed amendments to HR 2419 - extension of Farm Bill to March 2008 S. 340 and H.R. 371: Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007
S. 186 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 (ACPPA) HR. 3013 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1279 - Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act.
S. 4 / H.R. 1 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, related to private sector preparedness standards National Infrastructure Protection Plan National Response Plan National Response Framework
Retirement Security/Pensions/ERISA EBSA Advisory Opinion Letter 2007-07A ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Cafeteria Plans - Comments to the Treasury Department on regulatory guidance. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation - Restrictions on the annual limit for nonqualified deferred compensation. Extension of the effective date for the final regulations. Plan Fee Disclosure - H.R. 3765 - Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007; S. 2473 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007; H.R. 3185 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007; and comments to the Department of Labor - Increasing the disclosure of fees paid by plan sponsors of defined contribution plans to service providers. HR 695 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury S. 349 - Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 S. 1974 - Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007
H.R. 3010, S. 1782: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S. 192 - Lobbying, Ethics, and Earmarks Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
Commerce, State and Justice Appropriations Act- 2008 NASA Budget and 2008 NOAA Budget H.R. 3093 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2008 H.R. 3222
H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.J.Res. 69, Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 772 and H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 1125 and H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 1195, to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. S. 1611, to make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to transit. S. 1926 and H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 S. 775 and H.R. 3398, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 1773, Safe American Roads Act of 2007 H.R. 1495, Water Resources Development Act, 2007 S. 1076 and H.R. 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 S. 953 and H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 H.R. 3248, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007 S. 2009, S. 1937 and H.R. 3311, To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction, and for other purposes. H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007
HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts HR 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1689 To provide support to combat illegal downloading on college and university campuses HR 3578 - Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 HR 4175 - Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007
Implementation of TSA air cargo regulations and the development of a certified shipper program for air cargo H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R. 2638, the FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, specifically the air cargo and aviation security provisions and air cargo screening provisions For Fiscal 2008, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 1076 and H.R. 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007
HR 1585: FY08 National Defense Authorization Act, Procurement issues, particularly Title VIII export control modernization proposals, Guard and Reserve issues, and broad homeland defense issues. H.R. 4264, Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2007.
H.R. 800/S. 1041 Employee Free Choice H.R. 2 / S. 2 Minimum Wage Increase H.R. 4458, Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination H.R. 32, Health Care Incentive Act H.R. 33, Minimum Wage Fairness Act H.R. 239, Working Americans Growing the Economy Act H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 509, Minimum Wage for All Americans Act H.R. 142, Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act H.R. 866, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act H.R. 1050, A Living Wage, Jobs for All Act H.R. 1327, the Protective Equipment for America's Workers Act H.R. 1369, Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act H.R. 1431, Workplace Religious Freedom Act H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act H.R. 1643 / S. 2240, Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act H.R. 1763, Indentured Servitude Abolition Act H.R. 1882, Workplace Representation Integrity Act H.R. 2392, Balancing Act H.R. 2637 / S. 1598 / S. 1614, Child Labor Protection Act H.R. 2660, Civil Rights Pay Fairness Act H.R. 2670 / S. 1570, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2674, CARE Act H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R. 2792, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 2808, Living Organ Donor Job Security Act H.R. 3582 / S. 2061, Fair Home Health Care Act H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act H.R. 4047, Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act H.R. 4301, S. 2419 Working Families Flexibility Act S. 347, Minimum Wage Act S. 1681, The Family Leave Insurance Act S. 2123, Public Sector Employer-Employee Cooperation Act S. 2514, Standing with Minimum Wage Earners Act H.R. 2049/S. 1244, The Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2693, The Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.R. 2638, FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 378, The Nurse and Patient Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 H.R. 1585, DoD Authorization Act, provisions granting leave for employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act when family members are called up on active military duty, or are recovering from injuries sustained while on active duty H.R. 976, H.R. 3963, State Childrens Health Insurance Program bills, provisions granting leave for employees to be with family members who sustained injuries while on active military duty H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act--provisions applying the Davis-Bacon Act to construction supported by the act, extension of the FUTA surtax H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act H.R. 2769, Miner Health Enhancement Act FY 2008: Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations H.R. 2831: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843: Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 697, National Right-to-Work Act Overtime Exemption for Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Whether the FY 2008 omnibus appropriations bills would contain riders related to union financial disclosure requirements Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor, Department of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Commissioner, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825, implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pts. 403, 408, relating to disclosures required of labor organizations Financial disclosure under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LM-30 and LM-10 reports) Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions Petition for NLRB rulemaking regarding "minority" or "members-only" unions H.R. 3043-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008--provisions directing OSHA to conduct rulemakings and funding for the Office of Labor Management Standards in DOL Final Regulations under code section 409A Proposed regulations under ERISA section 408(b)(2) Proposed regulations under code section 125 Request for information on Fee and Expense Disclosures to Participants in Individual Account plans, 29 CFR Part 2550: RIN 1210-AB07 To Treasury Department: Improper Interpretation of Anti-Backloading Rules to Hybrid Plans To DOL: Selection of Annuity Providers for Individual Account Plans Proposed Rule
H.R. 3161, FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, all provisions relating to country of origin labeling S. 1859, FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, all provisions relating to country of origin labeling
H.R. 3610, "The Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007" and other possible import-safety related legislation stemming from a series of high profile product recalls. HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act H.R. 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 S. 1780 Protecting Children From Indecent Programming Act H.R. 4008 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S. 2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 H.R. 3541 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 3578 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 2317 Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4175 Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 358 / H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R. 1666 Health Care price Transparency Promotion Act
Executive Order 13422, Further Amendment to Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review S. 849, OPEN Government Act of 2007, all provisions relating to Freedom of Information Act reform Data Quality HR 1873: Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act, procurement S 680: Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007, procurement HR 1362: Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007, procurement HR 2419: Farm Bill, limiting states ability to contract out functions for their food stamp programs HR 3033: Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007, procurement HR 3867: Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, procurement S 2300: Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2007, procurement HR 3161, FY08 Agriculture Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors HR 3093, FY08 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors and tax certifications for contractors HR 3043, FY08 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors and tax certifications for contractors HR 3074, FY08 Transportation and HUD Appropriations, mandatory use of basic pilot by contractors and tax certifications by contractors HR 2829: FY08 Financial Services Appropriations Act, competitive sourcing HR 2638: FY08 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, procurement and tax certifications for contractors HR 3222: FY08 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, competitive sourcing and tax certifications for contractors HR 2642, FY08 Military, Veterans Appropriations, tax certifications for contractors Department of Homeland Security, Social Security No-Match Letter Rule Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 reform Proposed amendment to Part 102-38 of the Federal Management Regulations
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea "Law of the Sea Treaty"
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
S. 2302 / H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 and Amendments on CBH and APHIS inspection functions S. 2228, Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship and Health (FRESH) Act of 2007
H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007
CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - H.R. 6 H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 2337: Energy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 Rulemaking on Transmission Corridors, Rulemaking on Energy Technology
H.R. 3161, FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, all provisions relating to country of origin labeling S. 1859, FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, all provisions relating to country of origin labeling
H.R. 2761 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 4721 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007
Education and Workforce Policy Issues, No Child Left Behind Reauthorization, Higher Education Act Reauthorization, Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Reauthorization, Head Start Reauthorization ESEA Reauthorization S. 486: Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 4137: College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 H.R. 2669: The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007
Implementation of TSA air cargo regulations and the development of a certified shipper program for air cargo H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007
H.R. 3010, S. 1782: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S. 192 - Lobbying, Ethics, and Earmarks Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
H.R. 2262, Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007
H.R. 6: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act H.R. 2: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (also known as: Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007)
S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 2302, Food, Energy and Security Act of 2007, all provisions relating to broadband H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, all provisions relating to broadband Net Neutrality
U.S. Department of Homeland Security chemical security regulations.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform, H1-B Visas, Electronic Employment Verification Systems, Border Security/Enforcement, Worksite Enforcement, Visa Delays, H-2B visas S. 1348: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 S. 1639: Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration
Retirement Security/Pensions/ERISA EBSA Advisory Opinion Letter 2007-07A ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Cafeteria Plans - Comments to the Treasury Department on regulatory guidance.
S. 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act H.R. 2829, Senate consideration of FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, all amendments relating to the Federal Communications Commission H.R. 4307, Consumer Freedom of Choice in Cable Act;
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea "Law of the Sea Treaty"
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007- creation of regulatory pathway for licensing of biosimilar biological products
H.R. 800/S. 1041 Employee Free Choice H.R. 2 / S. 2 Minimum Wage Increase H.R. 4458, Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination
Commerce, State and Justice Appropriations Act- 2008 NASA Budget and 2008 NOAA Budget H.R. 3093 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2008 H.R. 3222
HR 2834 To amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services
S. 742, Ban Asbestos in America Act H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2191: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
HR 1585: FY08 National Defense Authorization Act, Procurement issues, particularly Title VIII export control modernization proposals, Guard and Reserve issues, and broad homeland defense issues. H.R. 4264, Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2007.
H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R. 3628, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008
S. 4 / H.R. 1 Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, related to private sector preparedness standards National Infrastructure Protection Plan National Response Plan National Response Framework
HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 5441--Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security) Travel Promotion Act (S. 1661, H.R. 3232, H.R. 1061, S. 4 - "Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act")
Executive Order 13422, Further Amendment to Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review S. 849, OPEN Government Act of 2007, all provisions relating to Freedom of Information Act reform Data Quality HR 1873: Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act, procurement
H.R. 3610, "The Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007" and other possible import-safety related legislation stemming from a series of high profile product recalls. HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act
S.1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secy. of HHS to negotiate prices for Part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries
H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.J.Res. 69, Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007
Prevention Reimportation of Drugs H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries
H.R.3801: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers, communities, firms, and farmers, and for other purposes H.R. 3688, "United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act" Export control modernization reform
S. 558- Mental Health Parity Act of 2007- opposed parity between coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 1061 (Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act); H.R. 2638 (FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations); S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act); S. 1639 (Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act ); S. 1083/HR 1930 (Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act);HR 98 (EEVS); S. 1092 (High-Tech Worker Relief Act); S. 1035 (H–1B and L–1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act); HR 1645 (Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act). Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - S. 1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform, H1-B Visas, Electronic Employment Verification Systems, Border Security/Enforcement, Worksite Enforcement, Visa Delays, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, H-2B Visas
S. Res 192 - Media Shield Bill, H.R. 3187 - Media Shield Bill, H.R. 989, "The Innocent Sellers Fairness Act"
HR 2497 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S 1481 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts H.R. 1279, the Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act
H.R. 493 / S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act H.R. 1338 / S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2015, Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 2019 / S. 1087, Fair Pay Act H.R. 2831, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Legislation to expand the Americans with Disabilities Act FY 2008 Appropriations bills for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Labor Department Nominations for the following position: Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC policies regarding litigation decisions OFCCP Equal Opportunity Survey OFCCP Revised Affirmative Action Plan Regulations EEOC policy position on arbitration of employment disputes EEOC, OFCCP definitions of "applicant" (through UGESP) EEOC position on disparate impact under the ADEA OFCCP proposed guidance on compensation discrimination (see November 16, 2004 Federal Register pages 67,246-55) Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2006 (ACPPA) S. 186 A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work product H.R. 1279, the Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act.
HR 2834 To amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services S. 1624 - To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services. H.R 4291 - Protection Against Executive Compensation Abuse Act PSLRA- Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Reform S. 3919 Small Business Sarbanes-Oxley Commpliance Assistance Act of 2006
S. 849, Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act P.L. 106-554, Information Quality Act Executive Order 13422, Further Amendment to Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review Draft Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices Proposed Amendment to Part 102-38 of the Federal Management Regulations U.S. EPA FY 2007 Budget Rural Economic Development H.R. 1362: Accountability in Contracting Act HR 2829: FY08 Financial Services Appropriations Act, competitive sourcing HR 2641: FY08 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, competitive sourcing HR 2638: FY08 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, procurement HR 1591: Emergency Supplemental, procurement HR 1684: Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, procurement HR 1873: Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act, procurement S 1639: Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007, procurement HR 2: Minimum Wage bill, procurement S 680: Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007, procurement HR 1362: Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007, procurement
H.R. 2830 - The Pension Protection Act of 2005 S. 1783 - The Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005 HR 695 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury S. 349 - Small Business and Work Opportunity Act The Pension Protection Act of 2006- Reform of Funding Rules for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Amendments to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation- Restrictions on the annual limit for nonqualified deferred compensation S. 558- Mental Health Parity Act of 2007- Bill to provide parity between coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services H.R. 1424- The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007- Bill to provide parity between coverage of mental health benefits for medical and surgical services
H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007 S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 358 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 HSA.. Healthcare IT.. Cafeteria Plans Health Care Costs for Small Business Health Savings Accounts H.R. 6111 The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 S. 558- Mental Health Parity Act of 2007- Bill to provide parity between coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services H.R. 1424- The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007- Bill to provide parity between coverage of mental health benefits for medical and surgical services Wired for Health Care Quality Act- Bill promoted widespread adoption of nationwide, interoperability health information technology infrastructure H.R. 853- Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007- Bill offers tax credits for employers and employees that participate in comprehensive wellness programs S. 1481- Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act- Bill would provide grant funding to produce health court demonstration projects H.R. 2497- Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act- Bill would provide grant funding to produce health court demonstration projects S. 1544- Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007- Bill would advance pay for performance and transparency initiatives by providing qualified organizations with access to Medicare claims data, enrollment, survey and assessment data for development of reports on the quality and cost of nation's health care system. Healthy Workforce Act of 2007- Bill offers tax credits for employers that participate in comprehensive wellness programs. Independent Health Record Trust Act- Bill establishes credit union-like banks to hold electronic health record information H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries
Andean Trade Preference Act Renewal - H.R. 1830 Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 - H.R. 1229 Colombia Trade Preference Agreement Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Promotion Authority Renewal Trade Adjustment Assistance Renewal Doha WTO Negotiations Generalized System of Preferences CFIUS - H.R. 556, S. 1610 Export control modernization reform APHIS inspections and AQI user fees on conveyances entering the U.S. from Canada Customs reauthorization legislation Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA (H.R. 1830) Generalized System of Preferences or GSP (P.L.109-432) U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (P.L. 109-401) Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA (S. 122 and H.R. 910) Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act (S.1673 and H.R. 2819) National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 (H.R. 556) Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act (H.R. 1229) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 (S.1607) U.S-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Trade Promotion Authority Customs and Border Protection trade enforcement policies Doha Development Agenda
S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act Net Neutrality Copper Retirement HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act HR 743 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 HR 5055 To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S 156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 761 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act HR 34 Pilot Program in Certain District Courts HR 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1689 To provide support to combat illegal downloading on college and university campuses
All labor & employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 2 / S. 2, Fair Minimum Wage Act H.R. 32, Health Care Incentive Act H.R. 33, Minimum Wage Fairness Act H.R. 142, Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act H.R. 239, Working Americans Growing the Economy Act H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R. 509, Minimum Wage for All Americans Act H.R. 697, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 800 / S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 866, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act H.R. 1050, A Living Wage, Jobs for All Act H.R. 1327, the Protective Equipment for America's Workers Act H.R. 1369, Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act H.R. 1431, Workplace Religious Freedom Act H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act H.R. 1643, Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act H.R. 1763, Indentured Servitude Abolition Act H.R. 1882, Workplace Representation Integrity Act H.R. 2392, Balancing Act H.R. 2637 / S. 1598 / S. 1614, Child Labor Protection Act H.R. 2660, Civil Rights Pay Fairness Act H.R. 2670 / S. 1570, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2674, CARE Act H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R. 2792, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act All labor & employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 2808, Living Organ Donor Job Security Act S. 347, Minimum Wage Act S. 1681, The Family Leave Insurance Act H.R. 2049/S. 1244, The Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2693, The Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.R. 2638, FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 378, The Nurse and Patient Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor, Department of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Commissioner, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 541, relating to exemptions from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825, implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pts. 403, 408, relating to disclosures required of labor organizations Financial disclosure under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LM-30 and LM-10 reports) Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions H.R. 800; S. 1041 Employee Free Choice Act, H.R. 2 Minimum Wage Increase, H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination, FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations, H.R. 720 - Water Quality Financing Act of 2007.
H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act S. 1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act H.R. 1525, Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 1721, Pool and Spa Safety Act S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S. 242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 358 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 964 Spy Act HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 5156 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S 522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act H.R. 780 Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 2474, a bill to increase the maximum Civil Penalty for Violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 National Infrastructure Protection Plan National Response Plan
S.1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 1046 Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.2580 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 H.R.1666 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007- Bill seeks to create regulatory pathway for licensing of biosimilar biological products Non-numbered House FDA-related bills concerning: Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; and Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research S.1082; Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act- Bill concerns Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act, Drug Safety/Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; Clinical Trials; Reagan-Udall Institute for Applied Biomedical Research; and importation of drugs S. 3 Medicare Fair Prescription Drug Price Act of 2007- Bill concerns importation of drugs H.R. 2272, 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007 Draft Report on Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers: a Roadmap for Scientific Research
Education and Workforce Policy Issues, No Child Left Behild Reauthorization, Higher Education Act Reauthorization, Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization H.R. 2669 (The College Cost Reduction Act.); .S. 761,(The “America COMPETES Act); H.R. 362, the “10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds” Science and Math Scholarship Act, and H.R. 363, the “Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research” Act; S. 1360 Higher Education Access Act and Higher Education Amendments of 2007 No Child Left Behind First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007 - H.R. 2559
H.R. 4297 - Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 H.R. 5638 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006 H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 HR 819/S 381 Retirement Security for Life Act P.L 109-222 - Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 S.2020 - Windfall Tax Profits S. 2720 Baucus amendment to IRS for Research Compeititveness S 1103 Baucus AMT Tax S. 2485 Walden Secure Rural Schools S. 3496 - Working American Compeititveness Act of 2006 S 156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 HR 743 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 2: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (also known as: Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007) H.R. 6: CLEAN Act of 2007 H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act H.R. 743: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1023: Witholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1077: Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 1261: Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1562, Katrina Housing Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1677: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1797: Small Business Expensing Expansion and Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 1870: Contractor Tax Enforcement Act H.R. 2116: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 2205: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007 H.R. 2380: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 2458: Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007 H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2785: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services H.R. 2834: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services S. 34: Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S. 156: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 347: Minimum Wage Act of 2007 S. 349: Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 S. 777: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 1010: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007 S. 1125: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 S. 1263: Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act S. 1501: Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007 S. 1624: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations for partnerships with passive-type income shall not apply to partnerships directly or indirectly deriving income from providing investment adviser and related asset management services S. 1726: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 The Tax Gap AMT - S Corp. Reform - Section 179
Extension and reauthorization of H.R. 1153 Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005 and S. 467 Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005, H.R. 3199 & S. 2167 - USA Patriot and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2006, Terrorism Risk Revision and Extension Act of 2007
Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 NASA Budget, Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2008
S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R. 2264, the No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007 H.R. 2337, Energy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 H.R. 2471, FY 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Renewable Portfolio Standards FY 2008 Appropriations for Energy Transmission Corridors Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Leasing Moratorium H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 H.R. 364, to Provide for the Establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) H.R. 1252, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act S. 1263, Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act
H.R. 1585: FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act General National Guard and Reserve issues. HR 1585: FY08 National Defense Authorization Act, Procurement issues
H.R. 1495 and S. 1248 - Water Resources and Development Act of 2007 H.R. 1773 - Safe American Roads Act of 2007 H.R. 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4 - Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S. 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act H.R. 2701 - Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 H.R. 2116 and S. 1125 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.J.RES.20 - Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 H.R. 1195 – To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes S. 1611 - To make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to transit H.R.Con.Res. 99 and S.Con.Res. 21 - Budget Resolution H.R. 2206, H.R. 2207, H.R. 1591, and S. 965 - FY2007 Supplemental H.R. 5576 - FY2008 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 5441--Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007), US-VISIT Implementation, visa delays and consular processing, Visa Waiver program; H.R. 1061 (Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act); H.R. 2638 (FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations), S. 4, the “Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.”
U.S. EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards U.S. EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule U.S. EPA Clean Air Ozone Rule U.S. EPA Clean Air Particulate Rule U.S. EPA Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Pinedale Anticline Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Project S. 742, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 H.R. 1496, Water Resources Development Act of 2007 Climate Change U.S. EPA Petiton for Rulemaking on the Impact of Foreign Air Emissions
H.R.241 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007; H.R. 324 Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act; H.R. 749 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act; S. 555 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007; H.R. 853 Wellness and Prevention Act 2007. S. 246, "The Small Business Compliance Assistance Act" Small Business Fairness in Contracting Bill HR 1873
H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 H.R. 118 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries S.1544 Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 250 Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2007
Chemical Security regulations National Infrastructure Protection Plan National Response Plan S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R. 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R. 3628 - Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2008
Implementation of TSA air cargo regulations H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
H.J.RES.20 - Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 H.R. 1195 – To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes S. 1611 - To make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to transit H.R. 2829: FY 2008 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations H.R. 2643, S. 1696: FY 2008 Interior and the Environment Appropriations Report H.R. 2764: FY 2008 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2641: FY 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 2642, S. 1645: FY 2008 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations H.R. 2638, S1644: FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations S. 1710: FY 2008 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 2771, S 1686: FY 2008 Legislative Branch Appropriations H.R. 4890 - Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 Access to Capital - SCORE Funding SBA Funding Small Business Development Center Funding H.R. 1591: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 S. Con. Res. 21: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012 S. 1745: Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.Con.Res. 99 and S.Con.Res. 21 - Budget Resolution H.R. 2206, H.R. 2207, H.R. 1591, and S. 965 - FY2007 Supplemental H.R 5576 - FY 2008 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 2738, Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 A La Carte Programming FCC Decency Regulations Media Violence
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 5648 S.3709 To permit sharing of civilian nuclear technology with India
H.R. 5252, Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 S. 2686, Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S. 2917, Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R. 2726, Preserving Innovation in Telecom Act of 2005 S. 1294, Community Broadband act of 2005 S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act H.R. 3997, the Financial Data Protection Act H.R. 5319, the Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006 S. 2113, Digital Age Communications Act of 2005 S. 2256, Internet and Universal Service Act of 2006 S. 2360, Internet Non-Discrimination Act of 2006 H.R. 5072, Universal Service Reform Act of 2006 H.R. 5273, Network Neutrality Act of 2006 H.R. 5417, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006 H.R. 5252, Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Return Act
S. 2008 Greenlane Maritime Cargo Security Act S. 1052 Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 S. 3658 Customs and Trade Facilitation Authorization Act of 2006 H.R. 4373 - Safe Skies Cargo Inspection Act; H.R. 4954/S. 2008/S. 2459 - Greenlane Maritime Cargo Security Act; S. 1761 - Gulf Coast Recovery Act; S. 2008 (reintroduced as S. 2456) - GreenLane Cargo Security Act,
H.R. 5684/S.3569 - United States-Oman Free Trade Implementation Act ; S.3495/H.R. 5602 - To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam S. 3549 - Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2006 H.R. 5337 - The National Security FIRST Act of 2006 H.R. 5682/S. 3709 - U.S. & India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006 S. 295 - Schumber-Graham China Currency Misalignment H.R. 6406/H.R. 6346/H.R. 6111 - Modification of Duty Rates, Technical amendments to Trade Laws, Extension of Certain Trade Preference Programs H.R. 5070 - GSP Renewal U.S. - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement U.S. - Columbia FTA U.S. - Malaysia FTA U.S. - Korea FTA Peru-U.S. Trade Promotion Agreement Colombia-U.S. Trade Promotion Agreement Panama-U.S. Trade Promotion Agreement Generalized System of Preferences ATPDEA U.S.-Uruguay Bilateral Investment Treaty S 3904: Renewal of GSP trade benefits for India. Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Vietnam U.S.-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement Indonesia Economic Policy .295 - To authorize appropriate actions if the negotiations with the People's Republic of China regarding China's undervalued currency are not successful. Lobbying activities: In opposing S. 295, the Chamber educated the Senate on the potentially destructive consequences of this bill on the U.S.-China economic and commercial relationship. Broad messaging encouraged the Senate and House to engage China in a more constructive manner and encourage progress on several critical commercial fronts including increased intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement, more consistent WTO compliance, and expanded market access. S. 2467- U.S. Trade Enhancement Act of 2006 that would repeal the current legal framework used to address fundamentally misaligned currencies. Lobbying activities: Support legislation that attempts to spotlight enforcement challenges, without resorting to WTO-inconsistent retaliation or other measures that might generate a strong reaction from foreign governments and have an adverse impact on American importers and consumers. The Chamber advocated to the Administration for IPR protection and enforcement in China and for consistent US government messaging across governmental agencies on China’s antitrust and standards setting policies. Chamber advocated the review of the U.S. Export Control policy toward China. Chamber advocated China's financial services and energy/natural resources liberalization. Advocated to the Administration for a more streamlined business visa process.
S. 1268, Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act S. 616, Indecent and Gratuitous and Excessively Violent Programming Control Act of 2005 H.R. 310, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 H.R. 1440, Stamp Out Censorship Act of 2005 S. 946, Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005 S. 2140, Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation Act of 2005 S. 2686, The Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006
H.R. 1279, the Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act
H.R. 32, Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act; H.R. 2795. Patent Reform Act of 2005; H.R. 683, Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2005; H.R. 5921, Intellectual Property Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2006 H.R. 5249/S. 3800 - the Stop Aid to Counterfeiters Act H. R. 5156 - the Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S.1984, Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act H.R. 5055 - the Design Piracy Prohibition Act S.3818 Patent Reform Act of 2006 HR 6052, Copyright Modernization Act of 2006 H.R.5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges
S. 3274 Asbestos Reform Extension and reauthorization of H.R. 1153 Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005 and S. 467 Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005. H.R. 3199 & S. 2167 - USA Patriot and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2006
H.R. 913 Broad-Based Stock Option Plan Transparency Act. S.1037 Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2005.
S. 334/H.R. 700 - Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2005; H.R. 328/S. 109/S. 184 - Pharmaceutical Market Access of 2005S
H.R. 2864 - Water Resources Development Act of 2005, S. 728 -Water Resources Development Act of 2005; U.S.-Japan economic relations and possible U.S.-Japan economic partnership agreement. H.R. 5576 - Transportation, Treasury, Housing & Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act 2007; H.J. Res.102 - 3rd Continuing Resolution; H.R. 6233 - SAFETEA-LU: to make technical corrections and for other purposes
HR 5441 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 4939 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 HR 5385 - Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5361 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5122 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 S. 2005 - National Flood Mapping Act of 2005 S. 2459 - GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act S. 1052 -Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 S. 2766 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law No: 109-364) H.R. 4954 - SAFE Port Act
H.R. 2429; H.R. 5368 Minimum Wage Increase S. 1783/H.R. 2830 Pension Reform H.R. 5647 FY07 Labor, HHS, Education All labor & employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 101, Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act H.R. 279, Family and Medical Leave Protection Act H.R. 475, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 476, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act H.R. 500 / S. 370, National Right to Work Act H.R. 582, Employee Changing Room Privacy Act H.R. 739, Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act H.R. 740, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act H.R. 741, Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act H.R. 742, Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act H.R. 773, Fairness in Labor Litigation Act H.R. 874 / S. 1173, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1050, A Living Wage, Jobs For All Act H.R. 1073, Union Members Right to Know Act H.R. 1074, Union Members Information Enforcement Act H.R. 1075, Labor-Management Accountability Act H.R. 1247, Working Families Access to Justice Act H.R. 1248, Government Labor Neutrality Act H.R. 1589, Balancing Act H.R. 1667 / S. 798, Military Families Leave Act H.R. 1696 / S. 842, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 1748, Union Members Freedom From Strikes Act H.R. 1816 / S. 983 Truth in Employment Act H.R. 1902 / S. 932 / S. 1085, Healthy Families Act H.R. 1993, Living Organ Donor Job Security Act H.R. 2004, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2005, Workplace Wrongful Death Accountability Act H.R. 2122, Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments H.R. 2870, Youth Worker Employment Act H.R. 2876, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R. 3171, VAWA 2005 Reauthorization Act H.R. 3185, S. 1796, Security and Financial Emplowerment Act H.R. 3402, related to Justice Department Appropriatons (VAWA reauthorization and leave provisions only) H.R. 3403, related to jurisdiction thresholds under the NLRA;H.R. 3413, Minimum Wage Competitiveness Act;H.R. 3684 / S. 1817, Cleanup and Restoration Enhancement Act;H.R. 3763, Fair Wages for Hurricane Victims Act;H.R. 3834, related to suspension of Davis-Bacon requirements;H.R. 3949, Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act;H.R. 4190, Safe at Work Act;H.R. 5554, the Workplace Safety and Health Transparency Act;H.R. 5787, Minimum Wage Competitiveness Act;H.R. 5998, Federal Living Wage Responsibility Act;H.R. 6422, related to wage mandates;H.Res. 467, related to information about wages and benefits under post-hurricane contracts;S. 223, Overtime Rights Protection Act;S. 282, Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act;S. 947, Workplace Wrongful Death Accountability Act;S. 1749, Fair Wages for Hurricaine Katrina Recovery Workers Act;S. 1763, Hurricane Katrina Reconstruction and Displaced Worker Assistance Act;S. 1925, Rebuild with Respect Act;S. 2065, Occupational Safety Partnership Act;S. 2066, Occupational Safety Fairness Act;S. 2067, the HazCom Simplification and Modernization Act;FY '07 Science, State, Justice, Commerce Appropriations bill markup (Obey minimum wage amdt.);H.Amdt. 367 to H.R. 3010 (relating to funding of certain Labor Department settlement agreements);Nominations for the following positions:Member, National Labor Relations Board;General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board;Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Labor;Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor;Commissioner, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission;Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 541, relating to exemptions from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act;Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825, implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act;Reform of regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pts. 403, 408, relating to disclosures required of labor organizations;Financial disclosure under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LM-30 and LM-10 reports);Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act;National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions
H.R. 4297 - Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 H.R. 5638 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006 H.R. 8 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005; P.L 109-222 - Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005; S.2020 - Windfall Tax Profits S. 2720 Baucus amendment to IRS for Research Competitiveness S 1103 Baucus AMT Tax S. 2485 Walden Secure Rural Schools H.R. 2 Minimum Wage increase S. 3496 - Working American Competitiveness Act of 2006 S. 420, H.R. 8 Estate Tax Repeal S. 267 - Energy Fairness for America Act H.R. 5300 - Energy Fairness for America Act S. 2636 - Oil Subsidy Elimination Act of 2006 H.R. 5285 - Gas Tax Equity Act of 2006 S. 2748 - Enhanced Energy Security Tax Incentives Act of 2006 H.R. 5176 - Fair Flat Tax Act of 2006 S. 2993 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2006 H.R. 939: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1956) to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce; and for other purposes. H.R. 4961: "Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed" H.R. 4: Pension Protection Act of 2006 H.R. 819: Retirement Security for Life Act of 2005 H.R. 1956: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2006 H.R. 4790: Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2006 H.R. 5970: Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006 H.R. 5986: Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 6111: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 H.R. 6167, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2006 H.R. 6242: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2006 H.R. 6264: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2006 H.R. 6406: To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes H.R. 6408: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 H.R. 6423: To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and to offset the cost of payments to States and counties under such Act, and for other purposes. S. 832: Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act of 2005 S. 1321: Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2005 S. 2287: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and permanently extend the expensing of certain depreciable business assets for small businesses. S. 2721: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2006 S. 2821: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2006 S. 3626: Estate Tax Relief and Reform Act of 2006 S. 4026: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2006 Social Security Name-Number no-match issue The Tax Gap
Comprehensive Immigration Reform, H-1B visa and employment-based visa reform (green card), H-2B visa reform, employment verification, DHS social security "no match" rule S. 1033/H.R.2330 Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005; S. 2691/HR 5744 the Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act of 2006; S. 2284/H.R. 4740 the Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2006; H.R. 5122 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, H.R. 4437 The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act; H.R. 6061 - Secure Fence Act; Possible future inclusion of Korea in U.S. Visa Waiver Program; S. 2611 The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006; S. 2454 Securing America's Borders Act;
H.R. 2234 - 21st Century Health IT Act, S. 1418 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act; H.R. 4157 - Health IT ;U.S.-Korea FTA Negotiations; IPR Issues/Patents
H.R. 4520 - The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004;l H.R. 2830 - The Pension Protection Act of 2005; S. 1783 - The Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005; S H.R. 4520 - The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 - Legislation to implementing restrictions on the use of nonqualified deferred compensation plans. H.R. 4 - The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of Funding Rules for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Amendments to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
H.R. 525/S. 406/S. 1955 - AHPs/SBHPs H.R. 1872/S. 978/H.R. 5262/H.R. 4511/S. 2554/S. 2549/S. 2424/S. 2494/S. 2379 -HSAs/Tax Credits H.R. 1998/S. 309/H.R. 2830 - FSA Rollover H.R. 534/S. 354 - Medical Liabilty Reform S. 334/H.R. 700 - Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2005 H.R. 328/S. 109/S. 184 - Pharmaceutical Market Access of 2005 H.R. 2355/S. 1015 - Internet National Market, Health Care Choice Act H.R. 2234 - 21st Century Health IT Act S. 1955 - Health Insurance Modernization and Affordability Act of 2005 S. 1418 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 4157 - Health IT H.R. 4511 - Flex Health Savings Accounts Act of 2005 H.R. 6111, The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 S. 3488 Tax-Free Healthcare Savings, Access and Portability Act S. 2549, Health Savings Account Affordability Act S. 2494, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 S. 2424, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 S. 978, Healthcare Tax Relief for the Uninsured Act of 2005 S. 406: Small Business Health Fairness Act S. 2607: Small Business Health Education and Awareness Act of 2006 H.R. 525: Small Business Health Fairness Act Health Care Costs for Small Business Health Savings Accounts H.R. 6111: "The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006"
HR 4939 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 HR 5384 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5361 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5427 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5522 - Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5441 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5368 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5521 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5385 - Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576 - Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5672 - Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5647 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H Con Res 376 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 HR 4890 - Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 H.R. 2965 - Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act H.J. Res. 102 - 3rd Continuing Resolution Access to Capital Small Business Development Center Funding H.R. 6159: SBA Funding H.R. 4890: Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006
H.R. 5429 - The American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act H.R. 5386 - The FY07 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill S. 2429 - To authorize the President to waive the application of certain requirements under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to India H.R. 4974 - To authorize the President to waive the application of certain requirements under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to India H.R. 5427 - Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 H.R. 5254, Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act H.R. 5386, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R. 6111, Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 S. 2253, To require the Secretary of the Interior to offer the 181 Area of the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing S. 3711, The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 S. 2589, The Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act S. 3962, Nuclear Waste Acceleration to Yucca Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) H.R. 5648 S.3709 To permit sharing of civilian nuclear technology with India
H.R. 1998/S. 309 - FSA Rollover H.R. 534/S. 354 - Medical Liabilty Reform H.R. 4511 - Flex Health Savings Accounts Act of 2005 H.R. 5242: Small Business Paperwork Amnesty Act of 2006 S. 2656: Small Business Paperwork Amnesty Act of 2006 H.R. 6111, The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 S. 3488 Tax-Free Healthcare Savings, Access and Portability Act S. 978, Healthcare Tax Relief for the Uninsured Act of 2005 H.R. 525/S. 406/S. 1955 - AHPs/SBHPs H.R. 1872/S. 978/H.R. 5262/H.R. 4511/S. 2554/S. 2549/S. 2424/S. 2494/S. 2379 -HSAs/Tax Credits
H.R. 4591, Stockholm and Rotterdam Toxics Treat Act of 2005
H.R. 5358, the Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act; H.R. 5356, the Early Career Research Act; H.R. 5357, the Research for Competitiveness Act S. 2197, S. 2198, and S. 2199. Protecting America’s Competitive Edge (PACE) Act FY 2007 Science-State-Justice-Commerce Appropriations bill H.R. 6138 To temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes; the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind;FY 200Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 609, the College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006;
Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2006 (ACPPA) H.R. 1279, the Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act. All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 288, Civil Rights Amendments Act H.R. 715, relating to employer-liability for gender-motivated violence H.R. 1227 / S. 306, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act H.R. 1445 / S. 677, Workplace Religious Freedom Act H.R. 1687 / S. 841, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1697 / S. 840, Fair Pay Act H.R. 6125, Taxpayer Protection from Genetic Discrimination Act H.R. 6258, Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act S. 3823, Civil Rights Restoration Act Proposed nondiscrimination legislation relating to sexual orientation FY 2007 appropriations legislation funding the Labor Department Proposals to encourage voluntary self-critical employment analyses. EEOC revisions of the EEO-1 Form OFCCP Equal Opportunity Survey OFCCP Revised Affirmative Action Plan Regulations EEOC policy position on arbitration of employment disputes EEOC, OFCCP definitions of "applicant" (through UGESP) EEOC position on disparate impact under the ADEA OFCCP proposed guidnace on compensation discrimination (see November 16, 2004 Federal Register pages 67,246-55) EEOC policies regarding litigation decisions EEOC proposed rulemaking (related to age discrimination) to comply with General Dyanmics Land Systems v. Cline, (see August 11, 2006 Federal Register pages 46,177-80) Nomination for the position of Commissioner, EEOC Nomination for the position of General Counsel, EEOC
S. 852 FAIR Act of 2005. S. 668 Asbestos Standards Enforcement Act of 2005. S. Res 192 - Media Shield Bill H.R. 3187 - Media Shield Bill
HR 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007: NASA Budget; H.R. 5631, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
H.R. 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576: FY07 Transportation-Treasury Appropriations Act, anti-competitive sourcing issues HR 5384: FY07 Agriculture Appropriations bill, food stamp services HR 5647: FY07 Labor-HHS Appropriations bill, anti-outsourcing S. 2590: Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 HR 4946: Berry Amendment Extension Act HR 2965: Federal Prison Industries Competition H.R. 4093, the Federal Judgeship and Administrative Efficiency Act of 2005 H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006 H.R. 5060, To amend the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 to require data with respect to Federal financial assistance to be available for public access in a searchable and user friendly form. S. 1845, the Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2005 S. 2590, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 Data Quality and Data Inconsistency Forest Service Land Sales Initiative 3% Withholding tax for businesses OMB Bulletin on Good Guidance Practices OMB Proposed Bulletin on Risk Assessments Paperwork Reduction Act Rural Economic Development National Environmental Policy Act Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (H.R. 5441--Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007), US-VISIT Implementation, visa delays and consular processing, Visa Waiver program Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative - H.R. 5536 the Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2006, S. 2611 the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006
S. 334/H.R. 700 - Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2005,H.R. 328/S. 109/S. 184 - Pharmaceutical Market Access of 2005 H.R. 2355/S. 1015 - Internet National Market, Health Care Choice Act S. 1418 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 4157 - Health IT S. 1408, Identity Theft Protection Act S. 1332, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act S. 1326, Notification of Risk to Personal Data H.R. 2795, Patent Reform Act of 2005 S. 3658, The Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006 H.R. 5249/S. 3800 - the Stop Aid to Counterfeiters Act H. R. 5156 - the Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2006 S. 751, Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act H.R. 3375, Financial Data Security Act H.R. 4127, Data Accountability and Trust Act
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