Trump pushes for federal film and TV tax incentive in Congress

President Trump is lobbying Congress to establish a federal tax incentive for the film and television industry, aiming to shift production support from state-level programs to a national framework. The President is currently coordinating with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to draft the legislation, according to a report published Nov. 13, 2026.

The initiative seeks to bolster domestic content creation by offering tax relief to studios and production companies operating within the United States. While the specific structure of the credit remains under development, the bipartisan nature of the coalition suggests an effort to secure a durable path through a divided Congress.