LA lawmakers hopeful that a federal film tax incentive could become law by year's end
Rep. Laura Friedman argued that a national incentive is needed to compete with foreign governments offering production incentives.

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Rep. Laura Friedman argued that a national incentive is needed to compete with foreign governments offering production incentives.

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The article reports that bipartisan legislation proposing a federal film and television tax credit was introduced in both chambers, and Los Angeles-area lawmakers expressed hope it could pass by year’s end. Supporters say it could bring production and jobs back to the United States, but the article does not present critics’ views or independent analysis of the proposal.
Senator discussing bipartisan support and efforts to advance the proposal
Schiff's version of this story ↗House sponsor who described the proposal as a jobs bill and discussed hopes for passage
Sánchez's version of this story ↗House sponsor who cited production and entertainment-industry job losses
Chu's version of this story ↗Republican House co-sponsor
Republican House co-sponsor
Republican House co-sponsor
Republican Senate co-sponsor
Los Angeles mayor whose executive order sought to reduce filming costs and streamline permits
Republican House co-sponsor
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Senator discussing bipartisan support and efforts to advance the proposal
Schiff's version of this story ↗House sponsor who described the proposal as a jobs bill and discussed hopes for passage
Sánchez's version of this story ↗House sponsor who cited production and entertainment-industry job losses
Chu's version of this story ↗Republican House co-sponsor
Republican House co-sponsor
Republican House co-sponsor
Republican Senate co-sponsor
Los Angeles mayor whose executive order sought to reduce filming costs and streamline permits
Republican House co-sponsor
Republished from Dailynews, with credit to the original publisher.
Not rated.