# Hollywood stars may thank Trump for film tax credit bill

> Hollywood leaders race to pass federal film tax credit bill before year-end, risking left-wing stars thanking Trump if it passes.
- Title: Hollywood stars may thank Trump for film tax credit bill
- Summary: Hollywood leaders race to pass federal film tax credit bill before year-end, risking left-wing stars thanking Trump if it passes. Left-wing Hollywood figures…
- Keywords: federal film tax credit, hollywood, president trump, reps laura friedman, reps brian jack, mpa, film industry, congress, tax incentive, united states, news, entertainment
- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/hollywood/inside-hollywoods-dc-blitz-to-push-through-a-federal-film-tax-incentive-by-the-end-of-the-year
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal film tax credit, hollywood, president trump, reps laura friedman, reps brian jack, mpa, film industry, congress, tax incentive, united states, news, entertainment
## Deadline looms
Hollywood has 14 weeks to get a federal film tax credit bill through Congress.
## Key players
Producer Steven Paul, actor Jon Voight, and MPA president Charlie Rivkin are pushing for Trump's support.
## Bipartisan push
California Rep. Laura Friedman and Georgia Rep. Brian Jack lead the effort across party lines.
## Potential backlash
Left-wing Hollywood figures might have to thank Trump if the bill becomes law.
## Skepticism
California GOP candidate Steve Hilton doubts the bill will pass Congress due to lack of votes.
## Key takeaway

Left-wing Hollywood figures could be required to credit Trump if federal film tax credit bill passes Congress by year-end.