2012 Issues

On behalf of a diverse clientele, K&O is working on a range of issues in 2012 before Congress and the Executive Branch.

• Customs and Trade Enforcement
• National Freight Policy Development
• EPA Implementation of Green House Gas Rules and Climate Change
• Issues relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• Labor Law and the National Labor Relations Board
• Implementation of Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Panama and Colombia
• Preserving Budget Priorities in a Cost-Cutting Environment
• Protection of Intellectual Property and Anti-counterfeiting Legislation
• Import Safety Legislation and Regulations
• Federal Surface Transportation Programs reauthorization
• Food Safety Modernization Act Implementation
• Supply Chain and Cargo Security
• Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Miscellaneous Tariff Bills and Duty Suspensions