Judy Chu (D-CA)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding film and television production deductions. It seeks to extend the current deduction period from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030. Additionally, the bill increases the dollar limitation for aggregate costs of qualified productions. It also raises the dollar limitation for productions in certain areas. Finally, it introduces an inflation adjustment mechanism for these dollar amounts starting after 2026.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?
The bill extends and increases tax deductions for film and television productions.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides direct tax advantages and extends deductions for production business owners.
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill increases the dollar limits for qualifying production costs, benefiting production companies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of Deductions: The bill extends the expiration date for the film and television production deduction from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, which provides more time for these deductions to be utilized (Section 1(a)).
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Increased Dollar Limits: The aggregate cost limit for qualified film, television, or live theatrical productions is increased to allow for amounts exceeding $30,000,000 (Section 1(b)).
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Higher Limits for Specific Areas: The bill increases the dollar limitation for productions in certain areas by substituting $40,000,000 for $30,000,000 (Section 1(c)).
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Inflation Protection: Starting after 2026, dollar amounts in the specific subparagraphs will be increased based on a cost-of-living adjustment, ensuring the limits keep up with inflation (Section 1(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill extends and increases tax deductions for film and television productions. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill increases the dollar limits for qualifying production costs, benefiting production companies. Is this likely to create jobs? — Extending production deductions supports continued investment in the film and television industry. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The tax incentives are designed to bolster the film and television production sectors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides direct tax advantages and extends deductions for production business owners. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased limits for productions in certain areas may support local economies in those regions.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
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