SCREEN Act

HR 1456, the SCREEN Act, requires U.S. film companies seeking federal technical support or contracts for film production to disclose if they’ve submitted film content to Chinese officials for screening approval in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Companies must also pledge not to alter film content in response to Chinese government requests and submit this agreement to the State Department. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress detailing films submitted to Chinese authorities, films altered due to such requests, and companies involved. It directly affects U.S. film producers receiving federal support for projects involving potential Chinese content negotiations, aiming to prevent U.S. content changes under Chinese pressure.