Trump and Democrats Make Bipartisan Push for Entertainment Statute

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - President Donald Trump and a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced new legislation, the "Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act," aiming to establish a federal film tax incentive. This initiative seeks to retain film and television production within the United States, addressing concerns about jobs and economic development.

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Adam Schiff (D-California) led the effort in the Senate. U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), Linda Sanchez (D-California), Brian Jack (R-Georgia), and Laura Friedman (D-California) introduced the bill in the House. They unveiled the proposal to create a federal film tax incentive, which they stated would drive more production in America, increase job opportunities, and foster economic development.

The legislative push followed President Donald Trump's endorsement of a U.S. tax incentive for Hollywood production on August 31, 2026, when he stated, "Let's Get This Done!" The next day, September 1, 2026, President Trump urged Congress to approve such an incentive after meeting with actor Jon Voight. On the same day, Senator Adam Schiff quickly backed the President's call, stating, "I am in strong agreement with the President. Congress should immediately take up and pass a federal film tax incentive to bring back these good-paying jobs that we've lost to other countries." Senator Schiff further highlighted his push for the bipartisan incentive in a video released on September 23, 2026.

The "Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act" now awaits further action in Congress. Its proponents emphasize its goal to prevent the loss of film and television production to other countries and to bolster the domestic entertainment industry.