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Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Hits Congress: Bipartisan Group Introduces Hollywood Bill

Trump moved from favoring tariffs to urging lawmakers to craft legislation supporting the film and television industry.

Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Hits Congress: Bipartisan Group Introduces Hollywood Bill
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, which would create a federal tax credit for qualifying film and television production. Supporters say it could help keep production and jobs in the United States.

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President who shifted toward supporting a federal tax credit

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Laura Friedman
D · CA-30

House sponsor and longtime supporter of the proposed film and television tax credit.

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House sponsor who supports the tax credit as a way to retain production and related local jobs.

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House sponsor of the proposed tax credit.

Brian Jack
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House sponsor of the proposed tax credit.

Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Senate sponsor who says a federal credit could help keep production in the United States.

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senate sponsor who supports the tax credit; the article labels him “Rep.” while describing him as serving in the Senate.

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