GILLILAND CONSULTING for EXPORTS, FDI, AND TAXATION COMMITTEE OF THE AMCHAM MENA REGIONAL COUNCIL
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Support the preservation of the foreign earned income exclusion, codified in Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code; support improvements to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts form to facilitate the availability of financial services for bona fide U.S. residents of foreign countries; and, generally support policies that encourage greater U.S. exports to, and foreign direct investment in, the countries of the Middle East and north Africa region.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN GILLILAND New | Int'l Trade Counsel, Senate Finance Cmte (2003-2005)Legislative Assistant, Sen. Blanche Lincoln (2001-2003). |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Support the preservation of the foreign earned income exclusion, codified in Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code; support improvements to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts form to facilitate the availability of financial services for bona fide U.S. residents of foreign countries; and, generally support policies that encourage greater U.S. exports to, and foreign direct investment in, the countries of the Middle East and north Africa region.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN GILLILAND New | Int'l Trade Counsel, Senate Finance Cmte (2003-2005)Legislative Assistant, Sen. Blanche Lincoln (2001-2003). |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN BUSINESS GROUP OF ABU DHABI (DBA AMCHAM ABU DHABI) | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | $20,000 |
Affiliated organisations
| Organisation | Location |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN BUSINESS GROUP OF ABU DHABI (DBA AMCHAM ABU DHABI) | Abu Dhabi, AE |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.