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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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5. Senate ID# 1433-24
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6. House ID# 321830001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Steve Lamar |
Date | 1/16/2019 12:15:48 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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying 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:
rules of origin
duties
customs provisions
IPR provisions
Regulatory harmonization
Transportation measures
Government procurement.
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:
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
oon other trade initiatives and items, including:
Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices.
Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC.
The benefit of imports and global value chains.
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.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Treasury - Dept of, President of the U.S., 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 |
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Herman |
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Lamar |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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Christina |
Mitropoulos |
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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
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.
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)
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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Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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Christina |
Mitropoulos |
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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
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.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), President of the U.S.
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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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1 Tax reform
Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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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Herman |
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Kristen |
Kern |
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Christina |
Mitropoulos |
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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
Product Safety (CSP)
Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards.
Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs.
Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling.
Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Discussions with Administration on European chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers.
Pending nominations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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Kern |
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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
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.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
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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Herman |
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Stephen |
Lamar |
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Christina |
Mitropoulos |
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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 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Herman |
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Lamar |
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Kristen |
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Christina |
Mitropoulos |
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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
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
NLRB issues.
Overtime rules.
CBP and Force Labor
Blacklisting rule
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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