Bipartisan tax credit bill aims to bring film and TV production back to the U.S.

A steady outflow of film and television projects to Europe and Canada has sparked concerns about a loss of U.S. jobs, prompting a bipartisan legislative push. The Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act proposes a federal tax credit for productions that remain in the United States, with additional benefits for shoots in designated rural opportunity zones. The bill is championed by Rep. Nathaniel Moran of Texas and co-sponsored in the Senate by Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Tim Scott, marking an unusual cross-party alliance.

House members Mike Carey, Brian Jack, Linda Sanchez and Tom Suozzi have also backed the measure, warning that continued overseas filming threatens American storytelling. President Donald Trump publicly called on Congress to act, and supporters are optimistic a bipartisan tax package could be finalized during the upcoming lame-duck session.