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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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 | 2023 |
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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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: Beth Hughes |
Date | 1/19/2024 5:14:53 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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
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 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.
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:
-U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition
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
- the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE)
o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, 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 Current and proposed sanctions, including:
- North Korea sanctions (CAATSA).
- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
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, 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, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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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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
TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills)
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
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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Chelsea |
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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 shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and draught striken Panama Canal.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port 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 Congress and the administration on rail issues
Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues
Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass.
Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair.
Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry:
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, 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
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Chelsea |
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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 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), including proposed TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements
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
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, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts
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, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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
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
IPR
Discussions with Congress and Administration on:
o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety.
o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms and fake websites.
o Related international policies
o NFT/ Metaverse
o Artificial Intelligence
o Pending nominations
o Consumer safety
o 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 economies
o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; 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 Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328)
o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) in Senate o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports
Anti-Counterfeit Good Provision (Grassley Amendment #484 to S2226)
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), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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
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
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.
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), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of
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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 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, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases.
o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78).
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), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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
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
Environment
Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, climate and environment
Discussions on SEC climate change reporting proposal
Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms
Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes
Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides
Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the Vice President of the United States
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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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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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