2nd Quarter - Report

AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION for FASHION ACCESSORIES SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION

Period 2nd Quarter 2012 Filed Jul 20, 2012 Signed by Stephen Lamar, Executive Vice President

Official filing
Firm
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Client
FASHION ACCESSORIES SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION
Income
$10,000
Expenses
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What was lobbied

6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

See additional page Miscellaneous 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) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) (see additional page) Misc Trade (cont'd) 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)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KURT COURTNEY —
MARIE D'AVIGNON —
NATE HERMAN Former GS-12, ITA
STEVE LAMAR —

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Government Accountability Office (GAO); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); White House Office; SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of the Vice President of the United States; President of the U.S.; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); State, Dept of (DOS); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); Federal Maritime Commission; Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB); Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Vice President of the U.S.; Natl Security Council (NSC); Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); Treasury, Dept of; Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Labor, Dept of (DOL); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Bills named: H.R. 3080 (112th), H.R. 3078 (112th), H.R. 639 (112th), H.R. 622 (112th), S. 380 (112th), H.R. 913 (112th), S. 371 (112th), S. 328 (112th), H.R. 2072 (112th), S. 1642 (112th), S. 1619 (112th), S. 98 (112th), S.Res. 20 (112th), S. 308 (112th), H.J.Res. 79 (112th), H.R. 2493 (112th), H.R. 3312 (112th), H.R. 1338 (112th), H.R. 2608 (112th), H.R. 4348 (112th), H.R. 3606 (112th), S. 1643 (112th), H.R. 2754 (112th), H.J.Res. 66 (112th), S. 1641 (112th), S.J.Res. 17 (112th), S. 708 (112th), H.R. 1122 (112th), H.R. 3079 (112th), H.R. 2832 (112th), H.R. 526 (112th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

See additional page 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) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Discussions with Customs on information sharing.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KURT COURTNEY —
NATE HERMAN Former GS-12, ITA
STEVE LAMAR —

Contacted: Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); Treasury, Dept of; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); State, Dept of (DOS); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Office of the Vice President of the United States; Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Vice President of the U.S.; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Natl Security Council (NSC); Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); President of the U.S.; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Small Business Administration (SBA); Government Accountability Office (GAO); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Federal Maritime Commission; White House Office; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); SENATE; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Bills named: S. 2029 (112th), H.R. 2511 (112th)

Small Business SMB

See additional page Small Business Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (HR 3010) 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. DISCLOSE 2012 Act (S. 2219)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
NATE HERMAN Former GS-12, ITA
STEVE LAMAR —
MICHAEL MCDONALD —

Contacted: Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB); Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); Vice President of the U.S.; Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Government Accountability Office (GAO); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); State, Dept of (DOS); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Maritime Commission; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; White House Office; Office of the Vice President of the United States; Treasury, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); President of the U.S.; Natl Security Council (NSC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Bills named: H.R. 3010 (112th), S. 1839 (112th), H.R. 4 (112th), H.R. 9 (112th), S. 1452 (112th), H.R. 3179 (112th), S. 2219 (112th), S. 493 (112th), H.R. 3606 (112th)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

See additional page 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)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
NATE HERMAN Former GS-12, ITA
STEVE LAMAR —
MICHAEL MCDONALD —
GREG YAHR —

Contacted: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Office of the Vice President of the United States; Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC); Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Treasury, Dept of; Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB); Federal Maritime Commission; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); SENATE; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Natl Economic Council (NEC); State, Dept of (DOS); Government Accountability Office (GAO); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); President of the U.S.; Natl Security Council (NSC); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Vice President of the U.S.; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Small Business Administration (SBA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)

Bills named: S. 601 (112th), H.R. 1 (112th), H.R. 272 (112th), S. 1573 (112th), H.R. 2434 (112th), S. 330 (112th), S. 847 (112th), H.R. 412 (112th), S. 69 (112th), H.R. 2401 (112th), H.R. 1127 (112th), H.R. 654 (112th), H.R. 2715 (112th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

See next page Labor 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 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) Fiscal Year 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agency Appropriations Bill

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARIE D'AVIGNON —
NATE HERMAN Former GS-12, ITA
STEVE LAMAR —

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); President of the U.S.; Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); White House Office; Office of the Vice President of the United States; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC); Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); SENATE; Natl Security Council (NSC); Government Accountability Office (GAO); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Small Business Administration (SBA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Federal Maritime Commission; Treasury, Dept of; Vice President of the U.S.; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Labor, Dept of (DOL)

Bills named: H.R. 2587 (112th), H.R. 3094 (112th)

Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR

H.R. 5034, H.R. 5171, H.R. 5172, H.R. 5178, H.R. 5379, H.R. 5606, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5632, H.R. 5633, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5635, H.R. 5636, S. 2453, S. 2454, S. 2455, S. 2956, S. 2957, S. 2578, S. 2579, S. 2580, S. 2621

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARIE D'AVIGNON —
NATE HERMAN Former GS-12, ITA
STEVE LAMAR —

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Vice President of the U.S.; U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE); Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB); Office of the Vice President of the United States; Treasury, Dept of; Government Accountability Office (GAO); President of the U.S.; Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); SENATE; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Small Business Administration (SBA); State, Dept of (DOS); Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Federal Maritime Commission; White House Office; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Natl Security Council (NSC); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 2578 (112th), H.R. 5171 (112th), H.R. 5631 (112th), H.R. 5635 (112th), H.R. 5034 (112th), S. 2579 (112th), H.R. 5632 (112th), H.R. 5633 (112th), S. 2580 (112th), S. 2956 (112th), S. 2453 (112th), H.R. 5607 (112th), H.R. 5178 (112th), H.R. 5172 (112th), S. 2454 (112th), S. 2621 (112th), S. 2455 (112th), S. 2957 (112th), H.R. 5636 (112th), H.R. 5379 (112th), H.R. 5634 (112th), H.R. 5606 (112th)

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