-Researched, analyzed, and wrote briefing paper explaining the effects of mangrovedeforestation for industrial shrimp farming in response to introduced bill S. 2950 FORESTAct of 2021 to combat illegal deforestation by prohibiting the importation of productsmade wholly or in part of certain commodities produced on land undergoingillegaldeforestation, and for other purposes-Extensive research on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing, including researchingand drafting comments on the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ list of goodsproduced by forced and child labor-Drafted comments on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance in response to PresidentBiden’s Executive Order 14017, America’s Supply Chains, detailing information intended toadvise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s thinking regarding how stimulus reliefprograms and spending related to food supply chain resilience-Provided consulting and presented to the Southern Shrimp Alliance on the topic of fisherydisaster assistance programs, as well as new FDA traceability regulations in the UnitedStates. Here, I summarized substantial research to outline regions of concern, NOAA andInterstate Marine Fisheries Commissions methodologies, and possible remedies tosupportthe domestic shrimp industry-Researched, analyzed, and created a detailed report of Department of Commerce CARESAct funding anddistribution for fishery and aquaculture assistance as a result of COVID-19-Researched Canadian lumber subsidies and the effects of deforestation of old growthareas in British Columbia-Researched factual and legal issues affecting international trade in U.S. and globalmarkets-Conducted pro bono research involving human rights violations in Yemen and globaltransnational repression-Gained comprehensive insight into international trade law regarding litigation procedure,legal statutes, legal argumentation, and existing regulations while representing U.S.clients against unfair foreign competition

Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06)

Senator Tammy Baldwin