Bills · HR 2230
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2230Taxation
Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it attempts to level the playing field in the video entertainment industry. Currently, larger media companies often own both the content (programmers) and the distribution platforms (cable/streaming services), making it difficult for independent creators to get their shows seen. By offering a tax incentive, this bill aims to encourage distributors to open up their platforms to smaller, independent programmers.
If this bill becomes law, voters might see more diverse and niche programming options on their TV and streaming services, as distributors would have a financial reason to include them. Without it, the trend of consolidation in media and challenges for independent programmers to secure distribution would likely continue, potentially limiting viewer choices to content from larger, established players. It addresses concerns about media concentration and access for new voices.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new tax credit for eligible video distributors (like cable and streaming services) that carry independent programmers.
This provides a direct financial incentive for larger distributors to include content from smaller, independent creators on their platforms.
PROVISION 02
Defines specific criteria for what constitutes a 'qualified independent programmer,' ensuring the credit benefits truly independent entities, not subsidiaries of large media corporations.
This prevents the tax credit from being exploited by major companies and directs support to the intended beneficiaries: small, independent content producers.
PROVISION 03
Sets the calculation for the tax credit based on license fees paid and the number of subscribers reached, with a maximum credit amount per subscriber.
This provides a clear framework for how the tax credit is determined and caps the potential financial benefit for distributors.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit a report to Congress every two years on the number of qualified independent programmers being distributed.
This ensures ongoing oversight and data collection to assess the effectiveness and impact of the tax credit on independent programmers' distribution.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
115
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 94%
DEM 9 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2230
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2230Taxation
Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
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