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Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act

USA119th CongressHR-2729| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (36)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Mark Alford (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by establishing a new nonimmigrant visa classification, P-iv , specifically for mobile entertainment workers. This new category would allow individuals to temporarily enter the United States to perform functions deemed integral and essential to the operation of mobile entertainment providers. The legislation defines a mobile entertainment provider as either a carnival or circus that travels seasonally or temporarily across the U.S., or a provider of services like food and game concessions that supports such events or non-profit fundraising activities. The essential functions covered include the transportation, assembly, operation, disassembly, and maintenance of rides, games, and concessions. Importantly, mobile entertainment providers utilizing this new visa category would be subject to the same program requirements as those governing the admission of H-2B nonimmigrants , as outlined by the Department of Labor. The bill mandates that the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor issue proposed rules within 180 days and finalize them within one year of enactment to implement these provisions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1787
Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1787
    Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4213: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act

USA119th CongressHR-2729| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by establishing a new nonimmigrant visa classification, P-iv , specifically for mobile entertainment workers. This new category would allow individuals to temporarily enter the United States to perform functions deemed integral and essential to the operation of mobile entertainment providers. The legislation defines a mobile entertainment provider as either a carnival or circus that travels seasonally or temporarily across the U.S., or a provider of services like food and game concessions that supports such events or non-profit fundraising activities. The essential functions covered include the transportation, assembly, operation, disassembly, and maintenance of rides, games, and concessions. Importantly, mobile entertainment providers utilizing this new visa category would be subject to the same program requirements as those governing the admission of H-2B nonimmigrants , as outlined by the Department of Labor. The bill mandates that the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor issue proposed rules within 180 days and finalize them within one year of enactment to implement these provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1787
Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1787
    Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (36)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Mark Alford (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4213: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted