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Fashion Accessories Shippers Association

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American Apparel & Footwear Association

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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.
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.
Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) 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
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: 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, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation.
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.
HR 1 Tax reform Border Adjustability and Base Erosion Tax issues.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.

Duration: June 15, 2009 to December 31, 2017

General Issues: Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Miscellaneous Tariff Bills, Trade (Domestic & Foreign), Transportation, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Small Business, Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles

Spending: about $290,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2009: U.S. Senate, 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), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), State - Dept of (DOS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Treasury - Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., Executive Office of the President (EOP), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Trade & Development Agency (TDA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Vice President of the U.S., Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office,, State Justice Institute, Federal Reserve System, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Printing Office (GPO), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Library of Congress (LOC)

Bills mentioned

S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.2576: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act

Sponsor: John Shimkus (R-Ill.)

S.260: Temporary Duty Suspension Process Act of 2015

Sponsor: Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

H.R.644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015

Sponsor: Tom Reed (R-N.Y.)

H.R.4923: American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2794: American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.2146: Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

H.R.1314: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Sponsor: Pat Meehan (R-Pa.)

H.R.1295: Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015

Sponsor: George Holding (R-N.C.)

S.1267: Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.340: GSP UPDATE Act

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.681: GSP UPDATE Act

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.892: Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2015

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

S.2201: Global Gateways Trade Capacity Act of 2016

Sponsor: Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)

H.R.2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

H.R.935: National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015

Sponsor: Janice Hahn (D-Calif.)

S.1298: Port Performance Act

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

S.1519: PORTS Act

Sponsor: Cory Gardner (R-Colo.)

H.R.5394: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

S.808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.22: FAST Act

Sponsor: Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)

H.R.3651: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.2775: Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015

Sponsor: Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah)

S.1518: Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

H.R.4460: Youth Sports Concussion Act

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

S.2508: Youth Sports Concussion Act

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.2577: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

H.R.3309: Innovation Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.1720: Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.866: Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.1013: Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.1612: Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.3540: Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.2639: Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.2766: STOP Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.2024: End Anonymous Patents Act

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

H.R.2715: BTU Act of 2013

Sponsor: Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine)

S.1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

S.2120: A bill to expand the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and...

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.169: I-Squared Act of 2013

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.1120: Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act

Sponsor: Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)

H.R.2346: Secret Ballot Protection Act

Sponsor: Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)

H.R.2347: Representation Fairness Restoration Act

Sponsor: Tom Price (R-Ga.)

H.R.2575: Save American Workers Act of 2014

Sponsor: Todd Young (R-Ind.)

H.R.5646: U.S. OUTDOOR Act

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

S.2838: U.S. OUTDOOR Act

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.2139: GSP UPDATE Act

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.1839: GSP UPDATE Act

Sponsor: Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

H.R.1708: Affordable Footwear Act of 2013

Sponsor: Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.)

S.1633: Affordable Footwear Act of 2013

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.1276: Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.432: To prohibit the further extension or establishment of national monuments...

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

S.662: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3558: Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2013

Sponsor: Tom Graves (R-Ga.)

S.1412: Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2013

Sponsor: Kay Hagan (D-N.C.)

H.J.RES.59: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.3080: Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.1435: Clean Ports Act of 2013

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

H.R.684: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Sponsor: Steve Womack (R-Ark.)

S.336: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

H.R.937: American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation...

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

H.R.2542: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013

Sponsor: Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)

H.R.526: ON TIME Act

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

H.R.622: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.380: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

H.R.639: Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.913: Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.)

S.433: Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)

S.308: Trade Extenders Act of 2011

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.98: Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

S.328: Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

S.708: Trade Enforcement Priorities Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

S.RES.20: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States...

Sponsor: Mike Johanns (R-Neb.)

H.R.1122: Freight FOCUS Act of 2011

Sponsor: Laura Richardson (D-Calif.)

H.R.1338: Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help...

Sponsor: Albio Sires (D-N.J.)

S.371: Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help...

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.4348: MAP-21

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

H.R.2754: Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011

Sponsor: Larry Kissell (D-N.C.)

H.R.2493: To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third...

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.2832: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1619: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.J.RES.66: Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese...

Sponsor: Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)

S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions...

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

H.J.RES.79: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.2608: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

H.R.3078: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

S.1641: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3079: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

S.1643: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3080: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

S.1642: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3312: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

H.R.3606: Jumpstart Our Business Startups

Sponsor: Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn.)

H.R.2072: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: Gary G. Miller (R-Calif.)

H.R.6307: GSP UPDATE Act

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

H.R.272: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary...

Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.)

H.R.412: Kids Just Want to Ride Act

Sponsor: Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.)

S.601: Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.1127: Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

S.330: Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.69: Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

S.1448: Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)

H.R.2715: To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority...

Sponsor: Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.)

H.R.2434: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.)

S.1573: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Sullivan (R-Okla.)

S.847: Safe Chemicals Act of 2011

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.654: Do Not Track Me Online Act

Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

H.R.2587: Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

H.R.3179: Marketplace Equity Act of 2011

Sponsor: Steve Womack (R-Ark.)

S.1839: National Guard and Reserve Soft Landing Reintegration Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.1452: Main Street Fairness Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy...

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

S.493: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.)

H.R.9: Small Business Tax Cut Act

Sponsor: Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

H.R.2511: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.3523: Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2029: OPEN Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.2219: DISCLOSE Act of 2012

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.4173: Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and Stop War Through...

Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

S.3217: Startup Act 2.0

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

S.575: Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.1081: Consumers Payment System Protection Act

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)

H.R.5034: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rooftop cargo bags.

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.5171: To suspend temporarily the duty on imitation jewelry necklaces or...

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5172: To suspend temporarily the duty on necklaces or bracelets, other than...

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5178: To suspend temporarily the duty on imitation jewelry earrings.

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5379: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain reusable grocery...

Sponsor: Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.)

H.R.5606: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on certain children's wallets.

Sponsor: Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)

H.R.5607: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on certain bamboo baskets.

Sponsor: Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)

H.R.5631: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rolling travel bags with a...

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.5632: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rolling travel bags without a...

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.5633: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rolling backpacks with a...

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.5634: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rolling backpacks without a...

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.5635: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rolling duffel bags with a...

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.5636: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain rolling duffel bags without a...

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

S.2453: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on necklaces or bracelets, other...

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2454: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on imitation jewelry earrings.

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2455: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on imitation jewelry necklaces or...

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2956: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic children's...

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.2957: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain coupon holders.

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.2578: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain non-toric shaped...

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.2579: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on insulated food or beverage...

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.2580: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on insulated food or beverage...

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.2621: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain rooftop cargo bags.

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.3094: Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

H.R.3010: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.1939: Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.)

H.R.572: Clean Ports Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.968: PROTECT IP Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.108: Affordable Footwear Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

S.105: Save Our Industries Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

S.704: U.S. OUTDOOR Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.474: Genuine American Flag Act

Sponsor: Dan Boren (D-Okla.)

H.R.4040: Big Sur Forest Service Management Unit Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sam Farr (D-Calif.)

H.R.1046: Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009

Sponsor: Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.)

S.374: A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory...

Sponsor: Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

H.R.1815: Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

H.R.968: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to...

Sponsor: John Shadegg (R-Ariz.)

H.R.1465: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to...

Sponsor: Brad Ellsworth (D-Ind.)

H.R.1027: Thrift Store Protection Act

Sponsor: Bill Posey (R-Fla.)

S.608: Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.1692: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary...

Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.)

H.R.1587: To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety...

Sponsor: Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.)

H.R.1510: To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety...

Sponsor: Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.)

S.389: A bill to establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's...

Sponsor: Robert F. Bennett (R-Utah)

H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

S.1660: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.5820: Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

S.3209: Safe Chemicals Act of 2010

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.4284: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade...

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4101: New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.496: Trade Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

S.1141: TRADE Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.496: Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.1318: Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.1886: PEACE Act of 2009

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

H.R.2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

H.R.2355: MOVEMENT Act of 2009

Sponsor: Laura Richardson (D-Calif.)

H.R.947: ON TIME Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

S.1631: Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.3134: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.1254: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2378: Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act

Sponsor: Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)

S.1027: Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

H.R.4380: United States Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.4678: Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010

Sponsor: Betty Sutton (D-Ohio)

S.1606: Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.6167: Shipping Act of 2010

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

H.R.6517: Omnibus Trade Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.4853: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act...

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.560: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.4003: Duty Suspension Facilitation Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

S.2613: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf umbrellas.

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2614: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain printed golf umbrellas.

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2617: A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain stick umbrellas.

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5393: Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010

Sponsor: Larry Kissell (D-N.C.)

H.R.2196: Design Piracy Prohibition Act

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

S.3728: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.3804: Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.4849: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Sponsor: John M. Spratt Jr. (D-S.C.)

S.3839: A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs...

Sponsor: Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.)

H.R.5297: Small Business Jobs Act of 2010

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.4173: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.1229: Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.)

H.R.1035: Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental...

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.1023: Travel Promotion Act of 2009

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.2892: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

S.1298: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.)

H.R.3039: SAVE Act

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.J.RES.56: Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese...

Sponsor: Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)

S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions...

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

H.R.4318: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2108: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2017

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

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Lobbyists

Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.

Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Nate Herman	GS-12, Intl Trade Administration Former GS-12, ITA Former GS-12,ITA
Stephen Lamar	n/a
Danielle Iverson	n/a
Kristen Kern	n/a
Christina Mitropoulos	n/a
Michael McDonald	n/a
Marie D'Avignon	n/a
David Lapidus	n/a
Steve Lamar	n/a
Danielle Abdul	n/a
Daneille Abdul	n/a
Kurt Courtney	n/a
Greg Yahr	n/a
Rebecca Mond	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

4th Quarter, 2017

Termination

American Apparel & Footwear Association terminated an engagement in which they represented Fashion Accessories Shippers Association on Jan. 18, 2018. Original Filing: 300927560.xml

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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: 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, including Commission McAleenan. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation.

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300910980.xml

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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: 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 tax issues. Pending nominations. Bilateral China trade issues.

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2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association. The report was filed on July 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300889249.xml

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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 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 tax issues. Pending nominations.

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1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association. The report was filed on April 16, 2017. Original Filing: 300865919.xml

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2017. Original Filing: 300854190.xml

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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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. 1.Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697) 2.The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576) Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017.

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Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on consideration of pending free trade agreements, including Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) 3.on 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: 1.rules of origin 2.duties 3.customs provisions 4.IPR provisions 5.Regulatory harmonization 6.Transportation measures 7.Government procurement. 8.Port maintenance issues 4.on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. 5.on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. 6.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, NAFTA, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 7.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 9.on implementation of trade legislation including: 1.Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). 2.Including currency and investor state provisions. 2.Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. 3.Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 10.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. 2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). 5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. 6.The benefit of imports and global value chains. 7.Renewal of ExIm Bank. 8.GSP Update 9.Outdoor apparel classifications. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), including fixes to athletic footwear and outdoor apparel classifications. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve OPIC and Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029). Global Gateways Trade Capacity Act (S. 2201). Border Adjustability Tax issues. Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 2028)

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the 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. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2017 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 5394). Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651). Issues related to the Hanjin bankruptcy.

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300834712.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association. The report was filed on July 21, 2016. Original Filing: 300822115.xml

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Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on consideration of pending free trade agreements, including Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) 3.on 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: 1.rules of origin 2.duties 3.customs provisions 4.IPR provisions 5.Regulatory harmonization 6.Transportation measures 7.Government procurement. 4.on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. 5.on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries. 6.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, NAFTA, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 7.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 9.on implementation of trade legislation including: 1.Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). 2.Including currency and investor state provisions. 2.Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267). 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance. 3.Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 10.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. 2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). 5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. 6.The benefit of imports and global value chains. 7.Renewal of ExIm Bank. 8.GSP Update 9.Outdoor apparel classifications. Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), including fixes to athletic footwear and outdoor apparel classifications. Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve OPIC and Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).

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1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300797129.xml

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Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 6.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). 7.on trade legislation including 1.Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314) 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) 2.Including currency and investor state provisions 2.Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267) 1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance 3.Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) 8.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. 2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). 5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. 6.The benefit of imports and global value chains. Discussions with OPIC, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers. Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).

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Transportation (TRA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the 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. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651).

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4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300776936.xml

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the 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. 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) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651).

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3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2015. Original Filing: 300756258.xml

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the 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. 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) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero.

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2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2015. Original Filing: 300740203.xml

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the 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. 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) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935) Port Transparency Act (S. 1298). Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519) FY 2016 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 2577) Nomination of Mario Cordero

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2015. Original Filing: 300721382.xml

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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. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. S 697 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act

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Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 6.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 7.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL. 2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681). 5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear. 6.The benefit of imports and global value chains. Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2015. Original Filing: 300699555.xml

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Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009) Draft legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA) Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and 1110.

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Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) 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, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169) Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

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Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, implementation of single window/ITDS Exec Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC 3.U.S./Philippines trade 4.Outdoor Act (HR 5646/S. 2838) 5.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process 6.Wool and cotton trust funds 7.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)) 8.Trade adjustments assistance 9.The benefit of imports and global value chains 10.Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59) Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2014. Original Filing: 300677181.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next pageMiscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, implementation of single window/ITDS Exec Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil. 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues. 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. 3.Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633). 4.U.S./Philippines trade. 5.Outdoor Act (HR 5646/S. 2838). 6.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process. 7.Wool and cotton trust funds. 8.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)). 9.Trade adjustments assistance. 10.The benefit of imports and global value chains. Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276). Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432). Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses). Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59). Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking. Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080). Clean Ports Act (S. 1435). Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the proposed P3 Network. Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions. DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

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See next pageProduct Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009) Draft legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA) Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and 1110.

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See next pageLabor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) 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, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300666362.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next pageMiscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC 3.Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633) 4.U.S./Philippines trade 5.Outdoor Act 6.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process 7.Wool and cotton trust funds 8.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)) 9.Trade adjustments assistance 10.The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59) Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21 Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) Clean Ports Act (S. 1435) Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the proposed P3 Network. Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

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See next page Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) 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, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 13, 2014. Original Filing: 300634773.xml

Lobbying Issues

Please see attachmentMiscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC 3.Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633) 4.U.S./Philippines trade 5.Outdoor Act 6.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process 7.Wool and cotton trust funds 8.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)) 9.Trade adjustments assistance 10.The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59) Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21 Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) Clean Ports Act (S. 1435) Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the proposed P3 Network.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office,

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300621033.xml

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageMiscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC 3.Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633) 4.U.S./Philippines trade 5.Outdoor Act 6.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process 7.Wool and cotton trust funds 8.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)) 9.Trade adjustments assistance 10.The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59) Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21 Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) Clean Ports Act (S. 1435) Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the proposed P3 Network.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
White House Office
Vice President of the U.S.

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See next page Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) 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, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300598331.xml

Lobbying Issues

See additional page Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC 3.Affordable Footwear Act 4.U.S./Philippines trade 5.Outdoor Act 6.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process 7.Wool and cotton trust funds 8.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139)) 9.Trade adjustments assistance 10.The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21 Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) Clean Ports Act (S. 1435)

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2013. Original Filing: 300573560.xml

Lobbying Issues

See additional page Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon AGOA and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil oon foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 U.S./Philippines trade Outdoor Act Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process Wool and cotton trust funds Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139)) Trade adjustments assistance The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300561305.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next pageMiscellaneous Trade Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) 1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). 2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. 3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs. 4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories. 5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil 6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). 7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues 8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. 9.on other trade initiatives and items, including: 1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. 2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC 3.Affordable Footwear Act of 2013 4.U.S./Philippines trade 5.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process 6.Extension of GSP to include fashion accessories. 7.Trade adjustments assistance 8.The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of Freight policy called for in MAP-21

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office,

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300534337.xml

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageMiscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, Labor, ITC and Congress on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with White House, USTR, and Commerce on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, FTZs, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R. 4348). Discussion with Congress on establishment of Freight policy and high-level freight coordination office. Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) See next pageTrade continued Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding Cantwell-Graham Amendment (# 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding. Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 (HR 2072) Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Generalized System of Preferences Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement (GSP UPDATE) Act (H.R. 6307) Trade agency reorganization Comments to Administration on EU-US regulatory cooperation and increased trade. Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) A bill to amend Consumer Product Safety laws House Energy and Commerce Discussion draft (HR____) and similar initiatives. Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69). Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) Discussion with CPSC on application of Section 6(b) authorities. See next pageLabor Discussions (including filed comments) 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, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) Small Business Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 (HR 3179) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1839) Main Street Fairness Act of 2011 (S.1452) Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (HR 4) (and related bills). SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 493) JOBs Act (HR 3606) Small Business Tax Cut Act (HR 9) Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act. (HR 2511) Innovative Design Protection Act (S. 3523) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Discussions with Customs on information sharing. OTHER DISCLOSE 2012 Act (S. 2219) Provisions relating to implementation of new rules on interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (S. 575/H.R. 1081) Comments to Congress and Administration on various Fiscal Cliff issues, including entitlement reform and tax reform.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
Small Business Adminstration (SBA)

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300543049.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300515852.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next pageMiscellaneous Trade (mtbs in separate section) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, Labor, ITC and Congress on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with White House, USTR, and Commerce on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, FTZs, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R. 4348). Discussion with Congress on establishment of Freight policy and high-level freight coordination office. Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) See next pageTrade continued Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding Cantwell-Graham Amendment (# 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding. Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 (HR 2072) Discussion with Congress on possible disruption of East/Gulf Coast port labor Implementation of Section 1504 of Dodd Frank Act (Conflict Minerals) Generalized System of Preferences Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement (GSP UPDATE) Act (H.R. 6307)

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

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See next pageDiscussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) A bill to amend Consumer Product Safety laws House Energy and Commerce Discussion draft (HR____) and similar initiatives. Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69). Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654)

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300497376.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageProduct Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) A bill to amend Consumer Product Safety laws House Energy and Commerce Discussion draft (HR____) and similar initiatives. Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69). Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

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Agencies Lobbied

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Agencies Lobbied

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Agencies Lobbied

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300462972.xml

Lobbying Issues

See attached sheetDiscussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, Labor, ITC and Congress on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, FTZs, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding Cantwell-Graham Amendment (# 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See attached sheetProduct Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) A bill to amend Consumer Product Safety laws House Energy and Commerce Discussion draft (HR____) and similar initiatives. Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69). Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

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Agencies Lobbied

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Agencies Lobbied

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2012. Original Filing: 300438047.xml

Lobbying Issues

See attachedDiscussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, Labor, ITC and Congress on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageDiscussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) A bill to amend Consumer Product Safety laws House Energy and Commerce Discussion draft (HR____) and similar initiatives. Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69). Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654)

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Agencies Lobbied

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300418736.xml

Lobbying Issues

See attached sheet Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, Labor, ITC and Congress on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See attached sheetDiscussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) A bill to amend Consumer Product Safety laws House Energy and Commerce Discussion draft (HR____) and similar initiatives. Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69). Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654)

Agencies Lobbied

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300396834.xml

Lobbying Issues

See attachmentDiscussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (HR 1939) Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See attachment Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, Labor, ITC, State, USDA and Congress on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Better Work programs, and other labor initiatives and reports. Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572)

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Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 15, 2011. Original Filing: 300366336.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageMiscellaneous Trade Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 (S. 108) SAVE Act (S. 105) United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 704) Genuine American Flag Act (HR 474) ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Federal Maritime Commission
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Treasury - Dept of
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300347018.xml

Lobbying Issues

See attached pageProduct Safety * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See attached pageTrade (MTBs in separate section) * To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) * Discussion with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees, Commerce and International Trade Commission on Misc. Tariff Bill (MTB) process. *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). * Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences * Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) * Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) * The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) * Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) * Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. * Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) * Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 (HR 6517) * Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (HR 4853)

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
Treasury - Dept of
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office,

Type of Issue

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300321900.xml

Lobbying Issues

See additional page* Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageTrade (MTBs in separate section) * To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) * Discussion with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees, Commerce and International Trade Commission on Misc. Tariff Bill (MTB) process. *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). * Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences * Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) * Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) * The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) * Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) * Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) * Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. * Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) * Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) * Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (S. 3728) * Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804) * Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees.

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal Maritime Commission
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
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)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

Type of Issue

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300318829.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal Maritime Commission
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)
President of the U.S.
State - Dept of (DOS)
Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
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)
Vice President of the U.S.
White House Office

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300292521.xml

Lobbying Issues

See additional pageProduct Safety * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 S. 3209 * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (not yet introduced)

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Agencies Lobbied

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See additional page* To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) * Discussion with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees, Commerce and International Trade Commission on Misc. Tariff Bill (MTB) process. *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). * Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences * Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) * Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) * The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) * Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) * Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) * Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) * Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). * Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300269545.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next page* Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Congressional and CPSC Hearings on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. * Draft CPSEA

Agencies Lobbied

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See additional pageTrade * To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) * Discussion with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees, Commerce and International Trade Commission on Misc. Tariff Bill (MTB) process. *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). *Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences *Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196)

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4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300240142.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next page * Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Congressional and CPSC Hearings on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

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See additional pages * To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) * Discussion with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees, Commerce and International Trade Commission on Misc. Tariff Bill (MTB) process. *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). *Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences *Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) * Issues relating to CIT Group * Travel Promotion Act (H.R. 1035/S. 1023)

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Agencies Lobbied

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300221169.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next page*Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) *SAVE Act (H.R.3039) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). *Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. (H.J. Res 56/S.J. Res 17) *Testimony before Joint Oversight and Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs *Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) *Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) * Issues relating to CIT Group * Travel Promotion Act (H.R. 1035/S. 1023)

Agencies Lobbied

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Library of Congress (LOC)
State - Dept of (DOS)
Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
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
President of the U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)

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Agencies Lobbied

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See additional page* Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Apparel & Footwear Association lobbied for Fashion Accessories Shippers Association, earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300186256.xml

Lobbying Issues

See next pageTrade *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (HR 2892/S 1298) *SAVE Act (H.R.3039) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) Other Related * Comments to Department of Labor in conjunction with Child labor list and other labor initiatives. * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560) * Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (H.R.1409) * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

See next pageProduct Safety * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling.

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2nd Quarter, 2009

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