FILM Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PMSummary of Bill HR 1576
The FILM Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1576, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and incentives for the film industry in the United States.The FILM Act aims to achieve this by offering tax credits and other financial incentives to filmmakers who choose to produce their projects in the US. This is intended to encourage more film production to take place within the country, boosting the economy and creating jobs in the process.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a Film Office within the Department of Commerce, which would be responsible for promoting the US as a filming location and assisting filmmakers with the logistics of production. Overall, the FILM Act is designed to support and promote the American film industry, with the goal of increasing domestic film production and stimulating economic growth.
Congressional Summary of HR 1576
Federal Interior Land Media Act or the FILM Act
This bill rewrites provisions for commercial filming activities or similar projects in National Park System units and on other federal lands.
Specifically, the bill provides exceptions from permitting and fee requirements for content creation, including still photography, digital or analog video, or digital or analog audio recording activities, on land under the jurisdiction of the Departments of Agriculture or the Interior.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1576
Bill HR 1576 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1576 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1576's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of April 5, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1576
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1576
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesDigital mediaInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsPhotography and imagingUser charges and feesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1576
FILM ActFILM ActFederal Interior Land Media ActTo provide exceptions from permitting and fee requirements for content creation, regardless of distribution platform, including still photography, digital or analog video, and digital or analog audio recording activities, conducted on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, and for other purposes.Comments
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