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Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home

Moran introduced a bipartisan bill to create a federal tax credit for U.S. film and television productions.

Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
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Rep. Nathaniel Moran introduced bipartisan legislation to create a federal tax credit for U.S. film and television productions, with Sen. Tim Scott introducing companion legislation in the Senate. Supporters say the incentive would bring production jobs and economic activity back to the United States.

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House sponsor of the film and television production tax credit legislation

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Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senate sponsor of companion legislation

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House co-sponsor of the legislation

Brian Jack
R · GA-3

House co-sponsor of the legislation

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose public comments urged Congress to act on film and television production

Laura Friedman
D · CA-30

House co-sponsor of the legislation

Adam B. Schiff
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Senate co-sponsor of the companion legislation

Mike Carey
R · OH-15

House co-sponsor of the legislation

Judy Chu
D · CA-28

House co-lead of the legislation

Co-founder of the Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus

David Kustoff
R · TN-8

House co-sponsor of the legislation

House co-sponsor of the legislation

ALSO MENTIONED  Jon Voight, Special Ambassador to Hollywood who endorsed the legislation

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Moran and Scott Introduce Bill on Film Production Jobs

Nathaniel Moran and bipartisan colleagues introduced legislation proposing federal tax credits for U.S. film and television production; coverage also reports that a Senate companion was introduced. Center outlets describe the proposal largely matter-of-factly, with supporters saying the incentives could return production jobs to the United States. Right-leaning outlets present it more uniformly as a way to bring film jobs and economic activity home, without including critics.

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