Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Help American Film & Television Production

(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced H.R. 11033, the Made in America Film and Television Act, legislation to support film and television production in the United States by expanding a federal tax incentive for domestic production facilities and encouraging greater investment in the American entertainment industry.

The legislation builds on a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill that allows businesses in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and chemical production to immediately deduct the full qualifying cost of certain domestic production facilities. Malliotakis' bill would extend this incentive to qualifying film and television facilities, including soundstages, backlots and production studios, helping reduce investment costs and support American jobs.

“From Ray Donovan and Gotham to Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods and Fallout, Staten Island and Brooklyn have served as filming locations for major television productions, creating jobs and generating economic activity for our community,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. “My legislation would help make it more attractive to invest in American film and television production, support the hardworking people behind the scenes and encourage more productions to take place right here at home.”

Malliotakis also co-leads the bipartisan CREATE Act with Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), which would extend and strengthen Section 181, a federal tax incentive that helps lower the cost of producing movies and television shows in the United States. Together, the two bills seek to encourage domestic investment, support American film and television production, and protect jobs in the entertainment industry.

Read Bill Text HERE.