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Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

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Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)
Sep 8, 2026 4:10pm PT Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

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Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week.

The bill is expected to be introduced this month, and perhaps as soon as the end of next week, according to sources familiar with the process. Rep. Nathaniel Moran, a Republican from East Texas, is working on the bill with Rep. Linda Sanchez, a Democrat from Whittier, Calif. Both serve on the House Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for tax legislation.

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