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Texas (KETK) – United States Congressman Nathaniel Moran of Tyler introduced a bipartisan union-backed bill this week that’s aimed at bringing film and television jobs back to the United States

(The Center Square) – A coalition of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation into both the House and Senate with hopes of bringing the movie and film production industry back home, an occurrence that would protect and create U.S. jobs as well as boost local economies.

Jon Voight is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers touting the need for a federal film and TV production tax credit, saying a new report shows such an incentive would “level the playing field and bring jobs back to our country.”

Local officials were celebrating Saturday after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that creates a first-of-its kind tax credit to support entertainment workers in all areas of post-production, including picture editorial, sound, music, visual effects and finishing.

When thought-provoking titles from prestigious film festivals start trickling onto screens, it signals the end of the summer movie season. Or that was the traditional model until the summer season moved to April, and effects-heavy action films started invading the likes of the Cannes Film Festival.

State Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, D-Hollywood, have introducedAB/SB 186, a budget trailer bill aimed at protecting middle-class jobs tied to film and television production in the state.