From The Hollywood Reporter · Katie Kilkenny · · 50s
Congress Forms Film and TV Production Caucus
Bipartisan lawmakers launch group to boost U.S. film and TV production
In brief
Bipartisan lawmakers launch group to boost U.S. film and TV production New caucus aims to secure federal tax credits for domestic film and TV work Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
New Film Caucus Launches
Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus formed by six lawmakers to boost domestic film and television work.
“I am honored to co-found and co-chair the Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus. My Congressional District is home to Trilith Studios, and I proudly represent the craftsmen, electricians, and carpenters who work hard to create movies that inspire generations of Americans”
Bipartisan Push for Tax Credits
Lawmakers cite U.S. job losses in film and TV since 2022 to advocate for federal tax credits.
“Film and television work is leaving this country because 65 other nations decided to compete for these hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs”
Tax Credit Benefits
Federal tax credits could add $250 billion in gross value and 143,500 jobs annually by 2035.
Global Competition
U.S. film spending dropped 20 percent in 2025 while UK and Eastern Europe saw growth.
President Trump's Support
President Trump endorsed federal film tax credit legislation to bring production back to the U.S.
The big picture
New caucus aims to secure federal tax credits for domestic film and TV work
