Federal Updates
Legislative Tracker
Follow the federal bills and policy actions that affect film and television production in the United States. We track legislation related to production incentives, workforce programs, intellectual property, and the establishment of a federal film office.
| Bill / Action | Status | Key Sponsors | FilmUSA Position | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act The federal production incentive. Endorsed by President Trump. | Taking Shape | Key sponsors expected to be announced in September | Support, lead advocate | September 2026 |
| CREATE Act (H.R. 4840) Creative Relief and Expensing for Artistic Entertainment Act: reinstates and expands Section 181, which expired Dec 31, 2025 | Introduced | Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY); Senate companion: Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) | Support reinstatement & modernization | September 2026 |
| National Film & Television Office Proposed federal coordinating office at the Department of Commerce | Proposal | — | Lead advocate | — |