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Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home

Scott introduced companion legislation in the Senate and said it would support jobs and local economies.

Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
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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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Senate sponsor of companion legislation

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House sponsor of the film and television production tax credit legislation

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House co-sponsor of the legislation

Brian Jack
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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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Tim Scott Introduces Federal Film Tax Credit Bill

Outlets agree that Tim Scott is advancing federal legislation for a tax credit on qualifying U.S. film and television production, presented as a way to support domestic production jobs. Center outlets frame the proposal mainly as an incentive for U.S. production jobs, with some coverage noting skepticism and hurdles. Right-leaning outlets emphasize bipartisan support and the promise of bringing production jobs and economic activity back to the United States.

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