People could get a tax credit for local newspaper subscriptions. Local publishers could get payroll tax help for paying journalists, and small businesses could get a credit for local ads. The credits would end after five years.
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Local Journalism Sustainability Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 4514: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects local news readers, local newspaper publishers, local journalists, and small businesses that buy ads. Readers could pay less after taxes for local newspaper subscriptions. Publishers could get help with payroll costs for journalists. Small businesses could lower their taxes when they advertise in local media.
Why this matters: Local news has shrunk in many communities, and this bill tries to lower costs for keeping it alive. Readers could get help paying for subscriptions. Publishers could get help paying journalists. Small businesses could get a reason to spend ad dollars with local media. The bill could support more local reporting, but the text does not prove how large that effect would be.
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Officially: Local Journalism Sustainability Act
People could get a tax credit for local newspaper subscriptions. Local publishers could get payroll tax help for paying journalists, and small businesses could get a credit for local ads. The credits would end after five years.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4514. Modern Action explains Local Journalism Sustainability Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (7/17/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Local Journalism Sustainability Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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