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The Senate finalized the 417-page Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, but House Democrats are blocking immediate passage. Rep. Jared Huffman argues that waiting until after the November 3 midterms will yield a better deal, creating a stalemate before the lame-duck session.
The US Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, establishing federal rules for athlete payments, transfers, and conference realignment. While supporters praise the end to industry chaos, critics argue the bill favors institutions over athletes. The legislation now faces significant hurdles in the House, which remains in recess until after the November elections.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA) on September 24, 2026, proposing a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production to counter global subsidies. The bill, backed by President Trump and unions like IATSE, aims to restore jobs and competitiveness, with passage targeted for the lame-duck session.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act on September 24, 2026, proposing a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production labor. The bill, which includes potential bonuses up to 30% for specific conditions, aims to reverse the exodus of production jobs to countries with more generous incentives. Supported by President Trump, major unions, and industry groups, the legislation seeks to make the U.S. competitive globally, with passage targeted for the lame-duck session after the November midterms.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA) on September 24, 2026, proposing a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production. The bill aims to reverse the exodus of production jobs to countries with more generous subsidies by offering a base credit on labor costs, with potential bonuses up to 30% for productions in rural areas, disaster zones, or those spanning multiple states. The credit is transferable and can stack with existing state incentives, though it excludes news, live sports, and non-labor expenses. Proponents, including industry unions and the Motion Picture Association, argue the measure is essential for retaining jobs and competing globally, while critics question the cost and necessity of federal subsidies. Passage is targeted for the lame duck session before year-end, with momentum boosted by President Trump's recent endorsement.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on September 24, 2026, to establish a 20% federal tax credit for film and television production. The bill, titled the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, aims to reverse the exodus of production jobs to countries with more generous subsidies. The credit applies to labor costs and can increase to 30% with bonuses for rural areas or disaster zones. It is designed to stack with existing state incentives, potentially making U.S. locations the most competitive globally. The proposal follows a two-year effort by industry unions and the Motion Picture Association, gaining momentum after President Trump endorsed the measure in August 2026. Proponents argue it will create 143,500 jobs and double the industry’s value by 2032, while critics question the cost and necessity of federal subsidies for Hollywood.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced two bipartisan AI-safety bills—the American AI Security Act, which would require a 30-day government-led pre-release review of frontier AI models by the NSA, and the China FIREWALL Act, aimed at banning open-weight Chinese AI models on federal devices and blocking related software procurement—as part of a broader Democratic push on AI governance; the day also included Hawley inviting Flock’s CEO to testify on privacy concerns and other Capitol agenda items.
OpenAI says AI capabilities have advanced to a point that requires urgent federal safety rules, endorsing a bipartisan House plan to require external evaluators and backing a sector‑led standards body, as it lobbies Washington amid mixed White House support and broader regulatory debate.
Trump publicly backs a federal film and TV tax credit, urging bipartisan action to revive U.S. production; no specifics on credit size or implementation are provided, while industry groups and Hollywood figures support the idea and California’s incentives move forward separately, leaving a clear national pathway uncertain.
The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in a wide 85-5 vote, aiming to lower housing costs by accelerating construction and restricting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, sending the measure to the House and then to President Trump for signing.
With the Memorial Day recess looming, lawmakers from both parties are racing to advance a package of bipartisan bills—ranging from affordable housing and college athletics to cryptocurrency taxation, energy-permitting reform, AI governance, manufacturing, and a reauthorized public lands package—before the midterms. Trump’s push to attach the SAVE Act to these measures threatens their passage, and GOP hard-liners or ballroom-security funding disputes add further obstacles. Yet several lawmakers say they want to make real progress, signaling a concerted push to demonstrate productivity on Capitol Hill.
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin introduced a bipartisan bill to create the Commission on Presidential Capacity to discharge the powers of the presidency under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. The independent body would work with the Vice President, with 16 members (four retired executive-branch officials from each side and four physicians and four psychiatrists from each party) selecting a 17th chair. It could be activated by Congress through a concurrent resolution, and if incapacity is found, the Vice President would become Acting President. The proposal aims to ensure continuity of government amid concerns about the President’s cognitive fitness and volatile public remarks, and follows Raskin’s call for a formal evaluation.”,
President Trump issued vetoes on his first bills of his second term, including a bipartisan water infrastructure bill for Colorado and a measure related to the Miccosukee tribe, amid accusations of partisan politics and controversy over Colorado's water projects and tribal issues.
Congress is working on a bill to streamline permitting for energy projects to address rising power prices and supply issues, but political disagreements and partisan tensions, especially involving President Trump’s stance, are complicating efforts to pass comprehensive reform.
A bipartisan group of US senators has proposed a $54.6 billion aid package for Ukraine, including weapons and resources, amid ongoing conflict with Russia, though its passage faces significant opposition in Congress, especially from Republicans aligned with former President Trump.