Congress Advances Bipartisan 20% Film and TV Tax Credit Bill

Congress Advances Bipartisan 20% Film and TV Tax Credit Bill

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Congress in Washington drafted a bipartisan bill that would provide a 20% federal tax credit for eligible film and television productions, with additional uplifts that could raise the credit to 30% if President Donald Trump backs the measure. President Trump had earlier urged Congress to pass a federal tax incentive for domestic film and TV production, a call that was welcomed by Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and the Motion Picture Association. Subsequently, Senators Adam Schiff and Representatives Ilhan Omar and Nancy Pelosi publicly voiced support for the president’s proposal to return film production to the United States.

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September 08, 2026
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Congress Drafts 20% Federal Tax Credit for Film and TV Production
Congress Drafts 20% Federal Tax Credit for Film and TV Production

Variety • 08 Sep 23:10

Lawmakers are preparing a bipartisan bill that would provide a 20% federal tax credit for eligible film and television productions, with additional uplifts that could raise the credit to 30%, pending President Trump's support.

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September 04, 2026
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Democratic lawmakers back Trump’s federal film tax incentive proposal
Democratic lawmakers back Trump’s federal film tax incentive proposal

Fox News • 04 Sep 17:35

Senators Adam Schiff and Representatives Ilhan Omar and Nancy Pelosi expressed support for President Trump’s plan to create a federal tax credit aimed at returning film production to the United States.

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September 01, 2026
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Trump calls on Congress to pass federal film and TV production tax credit
Trump calls on Congress to pass federal film and TV production tax credit

Fox Business • 01 Sep 11:51

President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to enact a federal tax incentive for domestic film and television production, gaining support from Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and the Motion Picture Association.

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Trump urges bipartisan tax credits for U.S. film and TV production
Trump urges bipartisan tax credits for U.S. film and TV production

NBC News • 01 Sep 02:03

President Donald Trump called for federal tax incentives to revive domestic television and movie production, a proposal that received support from several Democratic lawmakers and the Motion Picture Association.

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President Trump backs federal film and TV tax credit
President Trump backs federal film and TV tax credit

The Hollywood Reporter • 01 Sep 00:03

President Donald Trump announced support for a federal tax credit for film and television production and urged Congress to act quickly, citing bipartisan interest and industry backing.

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August 31, 2026
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Trump Calls for Federal Film and TV Tax Credit to Boost U.S. Production
Trump Calls for Federal Film and TV Tax Credit to Boost U.S. Production

Deadline • 31 Aug 22:57

President Donald Trump announced support for a federal tax credit for film and television production, saying it could generate revenue for the Treasury and create jobs, while industry leaders welcomed the proposal.

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Trump Calls for Federal Tax Credit to Boost U.S. Film and TV Production
Trump Calls for Federal Tax Credit to Boost U.S. Film and TV Production

Variety • 31 Aug 22:40

President Trump urged Congress to pass a bipartisan federal production incentive aimed at restoring domestic film and television jobs, receiving support from industry leaders and some lawmakers.

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