HR 1787 United States House · 118th Congress

Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act

This bill creates a new visa category for temporary workers in mobile entertainment, such as carnival and circus staff who travel across the U.S. It directly affects carnival operators, seasonal workers, and food/concession vendors at fairs and festivals. The key provision requires Department of Labor certification to ensure U.S. workers are not displaced and that hiring foreign workers won’t lower wages or working conditions. It defines "mobile entertainment provider" to include traveling carnivals, circuses, and affiliated seasonal services like food concessions at local events.
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Introduced Mar 24, 2023 Last action Mar 24, 2023
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1 primary · 77 co-sponsors

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Photo of Zoe Lofgren
Zoe Lofgren
DDemocratic
CA
18
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
RRepublican
MO
2
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Photo of Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
RRepublican
AS
At-Large
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Photo of Becca Balint
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
VT
At-Large
Co
Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
Co
Photo of Bill Huizenga
Bill Huizenga
RRepublican
MI
4
Co
Photo of Blaine Luetkemeyer
Blaine Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
MO
3
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
Co
Photo of Brad Finstad
Brad Finstad
RRepublican
MN
1