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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
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TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502/S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Source: Senate LDA
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Earth Act
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502/S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502/S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502/S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502/S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502/S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (H.R. 8884). ï‚§A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (S. 4784). ï‚§Opposing any inclusion of apparel, textile, and footwear products in the Generalized System of Preferences (H.Res. 1178). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270).
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440) ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744) ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471)
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (S 178) TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act II. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S. 3073).
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). oUnited States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (HR 5430/S. 3052) obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 1865) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 1158) United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (HR 5430/S. 3052) Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073).
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues, including parasite brands. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oTriennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oFTA and trade preference labor cases, and oOvertime rules. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues, including parasite brands. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oTriennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oFTA and trade preference labor cases, and oOvertime rules. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues, including parasite brands. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oTriennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. Senate Finance Committee investigation into counterfeits on online platforms and marketplaces. Discussions on brand protection-related issues, including parasite brands, with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. Triennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade agreement negotiations with Japan, the EU, and the United Kingdom. oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation. -Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions (HR 5515) FY 2019 Defense Appropriations draft bills and reports, including (HR 6157) Discussions with Congress and Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. FPI issues in First Step Act (HR 5682/S 3649/S 756).
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation. -Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Comments to OMB on Dredging as part of port management and efficiency initiatives. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including: oComments to EPA on risk evaluation of initial chemicals list. Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending CPSC and EPA nominations. Annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Accurate Labels Act (H.R. 6022) Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Congress and with Departments of Labor and State and USTR and CBP in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, ILAB funding, North Korea (CAATSA), and other labor issues and reports. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2018 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill, including FY 2018 omnibus appropriations bill. NLRB issues. Overtime rules. CBP and Force Labor Blacklisting rule Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2017 (S. 118) Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on parasite brands with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Senate Finance Committee investigation into counterfeits on online platforms and marketplaces. Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. Other HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustment and Base Erosion Tax issues. Conversations relating to textile technology and the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America institute.
TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on parasite brands with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Senate Finance Committee investigation into counterfeits on online platforms and marketplaces. Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms.
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515/S. 2987), including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, Federal Prison Industries, and other misc. Berry provisions. FY 2019 Defense Appropriations bills (HR 5293/S. 3000) and reports. Discussions with Congress and Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. First Step Act (HR 5682), specifically section 406.
TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation. -Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735/S 2032. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation. Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation.
TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions (HR 2810, S 1519) FY 2018 Defense Appropriations draft bills and reports. Defense-related provisions in FY 2017 continuing resolutions and omnibus appropriations bills. Discussions with Congress and Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear. Discussions with GAO on DHS Berry study. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
FASHION ACCESSORIES SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board.
Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices.
Tax reform Border Adjustability Tax issues.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process.
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including: oComments to EPA on risk evaluation of initial chemicals list. Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending CPSC and EPA nominations. Annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Congress and with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, ILAB funding, and other labor issues and reports. NLRB issues. Overtime rules. CBP and Force Labor Blacklisting rule Letters on pending nominees Acosta. Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2017 (S. 118) Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other Tax reform Border Adjustability Tax issues. Conversations relating to textile technology and the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America institute.
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (H.R. 8884). ï‚§A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (S. 4784). ï‚§Opposing any inclusion of apparel, textile, and footwear products in the Generalized System of Preferences (H.Res. 1178). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270).
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (H.R. 8884). ï‚§A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (S. 4784). ï‚§Opposing any inclusion of apparel, textile, and footwear products in the Generalized System of Preferences (H.Res. 1178). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
MMiscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270).
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526). ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440). ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270).
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440) ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744) ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471) TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance and the main street lending program. CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act III (H.R. 748). CARES Act IV (H.R. 6800). JOBS Credit Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oFraudulent advertising on social media. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440) ï‚§Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 3744) ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210/ S. 3471)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oStop All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act (S. 3073). oSHOP Safe Act (H.R. 6058). oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 3431). oTrademark Modernization Act (H.R. 6196).
Small Business CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act II. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration on government procurement of PPE product.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: otemporary duty deferral. oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (S 178)
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
CARES Act (S. 752). CARES Act II. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. (S. 1790) oFY 2020 Defense Appropriations bills. (H.R. 2740) oFurther Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 1865) oConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 1158) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). oUnited States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (HR 5430/S. 3052) obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (S 178)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues, including parasite brands. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oTriennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (including H 991/S. 2473) ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act (HR 2219/S. 1188) Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025) Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on potential for disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oFTA and trade preference labor cases, and oOvertime rules. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2020 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues, including parasite brands. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. oFY 2019 Defense Appropriations bills. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oBrand protection-related issues, including parasite brands. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. oTriennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs) on the following items: omodernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including implementation legislation regarding the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 (HR 1710) ï‚§United States Reciprocal Trade Act (HR 764) ï‚§Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (S 577/HR 1452) ï‚§Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (S. 287/HR 940) ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2019 (S. 365/HR 1008) ï‚§Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 (S. 564) ï‚§Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019 (HR 723) onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ï‚§the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, ï‚§Haiti HOPE/HELP, ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ï‚§country specific initiatives, such as proposed legislation on Mongolia Cambodia Trade Act of 2019 (S. 34/HR 1376) ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). oimplementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oother trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. opending nominations. oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 (HR 526) ï‚§UIGHUR Act of 2019 (HR 1025)
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions. oFY 2019 Defense Appropriations bills. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Comments to OMB on Dredging as part of port management and efficiency initiatives. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including: oComments to EPA on risk evaluation of initial chemicals list. Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending CPSC and EPA nominations. Annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Accurate Labels Act (H.R. 6022) Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Congress and with Departments of Labor and State and USTR and CBP in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, ILAB funding, North Korea (CAATSA), and other labor issues and reports. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2018 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill, including FY 2018 omnibus appropriations bill. NLRB issues. Overtime rules. CBP and Force Labor Blacklisting rule Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2017 (S. 118) Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. Senate Finance Committee investigation into counterfeits on online platforms and marketplaces. Discussions on brand protection-related issues, including parasite brands, with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report. Triennial Intellectual Property Enforcement Center (IPEC) Strategic Plan. Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Other HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustment and Base Erosion Tax issues. Conversations relating to textile technology and the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America institute.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade agreement negotiations with Japan, the EU, and the United Kingdom. oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735/S 2032. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand. CBP review of adaptive articles.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on parasite brands with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Senate Finance Committee investigation into counterfeits on online platforms and marketplaces. Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735/S 2032. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions (HR 5515) FY 2019 Defense Appropriations draft bills and reports. Discussions with Congress and Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries and country reviews for certain Asian countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation. -Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Legislation to restrict Presidential tariff authority under Section 232 (S. 3013/HR 6337)
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including: oComments to EPA on risk evaluation of initial chemicals list. Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending CPSC and EPA nominations. Annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Congress and with Departments of Labor and State and USTR and CBP in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, ILAB funding, North Korea (CAATSA), and other labor issues and reports. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2018 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill, including FY 2018 omnibus appropriations bill. NLRB issues. Overtime rules. CBP and Force Labor Blacklisting rule Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2017 (S. 118) Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on parasite brands with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Senate Finance Committee investigation into counterfeits on online platforms and marketplaces. Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. Other HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustment and Base Erosion Tax issues. Conversations relating to textile technology and the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America institute.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries and country reviews for certain Asian countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735/S 2032. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Legislation to restrict Presidential tariff authority under Section 232 (S. 3013/HR 6337).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices.
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions (HR 2810, S 1519) FY 2018 Defense Appropriations draft bills and reports, including final FY 2018 omnibus legislation. Defense-related provisions in FY 2018 continuing resolutions and omnibus appropriations bills. Discussions with Congress and Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear. Discussions with GAO on DHS Berry study. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Administration on ecommerce provisions in FY 2018 NDAA.
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including: oComments to EPA on risk evaluation of initial chemicals list. Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending CPSC and EPA nominations. Annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Congress and with Departments of Labor and State and USTR and CBP in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, ILAB funding, North Korea (CAATSA), and other labor issues and reports. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2018 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill, including FY 2018 omnibus appropriations bill. NLRB issues. Overtime rules. CBP and Force Labor Blacklisting rule Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2017 (S. 118) Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustment and Base Erosion Tax issues. Conversations relating to textile technology and the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America institute.
TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills). Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process. Lobbying on MTB bill - HR 4318/S 2108.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices.
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 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 Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation.
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including: oComments to EPA on risk evaluation of initial chemicals list. Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending CPSC and EPA nominations. Annual CPSC budget, resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Congress and with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, ILAB funding, and other labor issues and reports. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2018 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill NLRB issues. Overtime rules. CBP and Force Labor Blacklisting rule Small Business Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2017 (S. 118) Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. USTR Special 301 Report, including notorious markets report. Alibaba intellectual property practices. Other HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustment and Base Erosion Tax issues. Conversations relating to textile technology and the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America institute.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735/S 2032. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Pending nominations, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Tax reform Border Adjustability Tax issues.
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 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 Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues.
Working on MTB petitions submitted in conjunction with the ITC process established pursuant to the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Comments to USITC on petitions. Conversations with Congress, Commerce, and USITC on petition process.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, including simplified acquisition threshold, Berry athletic, Foreign Military Sales, and other misc. Berry provisions (HR 2810, S 1519) FY 2017 Defense Appropriations (HR 1301). FY 2018 Defense Appropriations draft bills and reports. Defense-related provisions in FY 2017 continuing resolutions and omnibus appropriations bills. Discussions with Congress and Commerce relating to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) study on textiles, apparel, and footwear. Discussions with GAO on DHS Berry study. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: ï‚§rules of origin ï‚§duties ï‚§customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: ï‚§Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 ï‚§Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: ï‚§Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. ï‚§Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. ï‚§The benefit of imports and global value chains. ï‚§Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735 and draft legislation in the Senate. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment tax issues. Pending nominations, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office