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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 740 6th Street, NW |
Address2 | 4th Floor |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Beth Hughes |
Date | 10/20/2022 1:29:53 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code APP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Defense (DEF)
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs.
Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation:
o FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R.7900 and Senate counterpart including regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
o FY 2023 Defense Appropriations bills
Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts.
Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product.
Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD)
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items:
o import of personal protective equipment (PPE).
o tariff relief for PPE product.
o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations.
o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti.
-H.R.7579 - Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
-H.R.7935 - Opportunities in the Americas Act
o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include:
-Rules of origin
-Duties
-Customs provisions
-IPR provisions
-Labor provisions
-Regulatory harmonization
-Transportation measures
-Government procurement.
-Port maintenance issues
-Trade deficits and global value chains.
Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including:
-Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746).
-U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260).
-The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521)
-Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412)
-Trade Act of 2021.
o New and existing trade preference programs, including:
- the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia.
- the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program - CNL Update Act (H.R.6171).
o GSP Refund-Only Bill (H.R. 8906)
o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods.
o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports).
o Pending nominations.
o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program:
-Earth Act (H.R. 219).
o Current and proposed sanctions, including:
- North Korea sanctions (CAATSA).
- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
- Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act
Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization.
Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills)
Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Transportation
Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port labor contract negotiations
Discussions with Congress and Administration on ongoing rail labor contract negotiations
Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules.
Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics.
Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass.
Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair.
Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry:
o DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659)
o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146)
Product Safety (CSP)
Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on:
implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards.
Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list.
implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs.
monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling.
implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including
foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers.
Pending nominations.
annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony.
Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products.
Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information.
Labor
Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on:
o Child/Forced labor rules and lists,
o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers,
o Uzbek cotton,
o Better Work programs,
o China Xinjiang,
o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and
o FTA and trade preference labor cases.
o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
o FABRIC Act H.R. 8473 / S. 4213
Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
IPR
Discussions with Congress and Administration on:
o Intellectual property and counterfeit practices across the destructive digital value chain, including e-commerce, social commerce and social platforms.
o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms and fake websites.
Trademark Modernization Act of 2020
o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad.
o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted by AAFA.
o Dupe influencers on social media.
o Design patents
o National Security related to illicit sales of products
o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures; updates related to what is needed by o brands to identify counterfeits
o Counterfeits and resale.
o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits.
o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs.
o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms.
o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502).
o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843).
o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521)
o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports
o FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R.7900 and Senate counterpart including SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (S. 1843)
o Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization.
Environment
o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment
o Lobbying on SEC climate change reporting proposal
o Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), President of the U.S., U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright Office, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Reserve System
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Lamar |
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Nate |
Herman |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Jennifer |
Hanks |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Nate |
Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Jennifer |
Hanks |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items:
o import of personal protective equipment (PPE).
o tariff relief for PPE product.
o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations.
o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti.
-H.R.7579 - Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
-H.R.7935 - Opportunities in the Americas Act
o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include:
-Rules of origin
-Duties
-Customs provisions
-IPR provisions
-Labor provisions
-Regulatory harmonization
-Transportation measures
-Government procurement.
-Port maintenance issues
-Trade deficits and global value chains.
Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including:
-Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746).
-U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260).
-The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521)
-Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412)
-Trade Act of 2021.
o New and existing trade preference programs, including:
- the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia.
- the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program - CNL Update Act (H.R.6171).
o GSP Refund-Only Bill (H.R. 8906)
o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods.
o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports).
o Pending nominations.
o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program:
-Earth Act (H.R. 219).
o Current and proposed sanctions, including:
- North Korea sanctions (CAATSA).
- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
- Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).
o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act
Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions.
Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization.
Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), President of the U.S., Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Federal Reserve System, Defense Logistics Agency
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Lamar |
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Nate |
Herman |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Jennifer |
Hanks |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs.
Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation:
o FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R.7900 and Senate counterpart including regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
o FY 2023 Defense Appropriations bills
Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements.
Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts.
Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Logistics Agency, Navy - Dept of, U.S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Nate |
Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Jennifer |
Hanks |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Lamar |
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Nate |
Herman |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Jennifer |
Hanks |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment
o Lobbying on SEC climate change reporting proposal
o Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Stephen |
Lamar |
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Nate |
Herman |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Jennifer |
Hanks |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials.
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on:
o Child/Forced labor rules and lists,
o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers,
o Uzbek cotton,
o Better Work programs,
o China Xinjiang,
o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and
o FTA and trade preference labor cases.
o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
o FABRIC Act H.R. 8473 / S. 4213
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Nate |
Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on:
implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards.
Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list.
implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs.
monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling.
implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including
foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers.
Pending nominations.
annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony.
Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products.
Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Nate |
Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Chelsea |
Murtha |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port labor contract negotiations
Discussions with Congress and Administration on ongoing rail labor contract negotiations
Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules.
Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics.
Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass.
Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair.
Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry:
o DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659)
o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Federal Maritime Commission, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Nate |
Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Beth |
Hughes |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Congress and Administration on:
o Intellectual property and counterfeit practices across the destructive digital value chain, including e-commerce, social commerce and social platforms.
o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms and fake websites.
Trademark Modernization Act of 2020
o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad.
o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted by AAFA.
o Dupe influencers on social media.
o Design patents
o National Security related to illicit sales of products
o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures; updates related to what is needed by o brands to identify counterfeits
o Counterfeits and resale.
o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits.
o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs.
o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms.
o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502).
o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843).
o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521)
o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports
o FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R.7900 and Senate counterpart including SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (S. 1843)
o Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Hughes |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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