Lawmakers Introduce Bill For 20% Federal Film & TV Incentive — Read The Bill

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What happened

A bipartisan group of lawmakers officially introduced legislation on Thursday to create a 20% federal film and TV incentive, a first-of-its-kind tax credit designed to lure production back to the United States.

Key facts

  • A bipartisan group of lawmakers officially introduced legislation on Thursday to create a 20% federal film and TV incentive, a first-of-its-kind tax credit designed to lure production back to the United States.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:31:07 UTC.

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  1. Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production

  2. The Federal Film Incentive Bill: What’s In and What’s Out

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

  4. Lawmakers Introduce Bill For 20% Federal Film & TV Incentive — Read The Bill

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