Rep. Laura Friedman

Before Congress, I produced film and TV. I know how productions pick where to shoot: they follow the incentives.

Right now, 65 countries offer them. The U.S. has no national film tax credit.

The bipartisan bill I'm co-leading creates a 20%-30% credit on American labor so the math makes shooting here work again.

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Sean Duffy is using yesterday’s failure to berate Congress for not giving him more money to modernize our aeronautics infrastructure. Mr Secretary, why did the Trump Administration chose to spend billions on Trump’s Iran war of choice, on ICE agents to terrorizing our communities instead of here at home to make flying safe and seamless?

Just joined @MSNOWNews and reacted to the latest on yesterday ground stop.

Reacting live to @SecDuffy’s press conference on yesterday’s FAA ground stop with @jacobsoboroff on @MSNOWNews shortly

When the White House and this many members of both parties agree, there's no excuse to wait. A national film and TV incentive means jobs in California, Georgia, New York, New Jersey and every state across the country. Let’s get it done.

Earlier this morning, I was honored to take to the floor of the House to recognize John Heilman.

At the end of this year, John is retiring after more 40 years of public service on the City Council. Four decades of fighting for equal treatment and respect for every resident in the city – that's a legacy worth honoring. John, thank you for everything you’ve done. West Hollywood — and all of us — are stronger because of you.