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New Temporary Visa Status for Mobile Entertainment and Carnival Workers.

This bill creates a new temporary visa category (P-IV) for workers essential to the operation of mobile entertainment providers, such as carnivals and circuses. This change allows these businesses to more easily hire foreign workers for the assembly, operation, and maintenance of attractions, ensuring the continuity of seasonal entertainment events. For citizens, this means greater stability and availability of local fairs and festivals, which are vital for community life and local economies.
Key points
New P-IV Visa Category: Establishes a nonimmigrant status for workers whose functions are integral and essential to mobile entertainment providers (carnivals, circuses, and affiliated concessions).
Essential Functions Defined: Includes transporting, assembly, operation, disassembly, and maintenance of rides, games, equipment, and food/beverage concessions.
Worker Protections: Mobile entertainment providers must adhere to the same program requirements governing H-2B nonimmigrants, ensuring labor standards are met.
Impact on Local Events: Facilitating the hiring of seasonal workers helps support the continued operation and growth of state, county, and local fairs and festivals.
Implementation Timeline: The Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor must publish proposed rules within 180 days and finalize them within one year of the Act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2729
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2025-04-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2729.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New P-IV Visa Category: Establishes a nonimmigrant status for workers whose functions are integral and essential to mobile entertainment providers (carnivals, circuses, and affiliated concessions).
  • Essential Functions Defined: Includes transporting, assembly, operation, disassembly, and maintenance of rides, games, equipment, and food/beverage concessions.
  • Worker Protections: Mobile entertainment providers must adhere to the same program requirements governing H-2B nonimmigrants, ensuring labor standards are met.
  • Impact on Local Events: Facilitating the hiring of seasonal workers helps support the continued operation and growth of state, county, and local fairs and festivals.
  • Implementation Timeline: The Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor must publish proposed rules within 180 days and finalize them within one year of the Act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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