Contact Congress about H.R. 2729: Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
HR 2729 creates a P-4 visa for people who set up, run, and take down rides, games, and food stands at traveling carnivals and circuses. They'd follow the same worker protection rules as other temporary seasonal workers.
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Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 2729: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects traveling carnival and circus operators who need seasonal workers, foreign workers who do these jobs, and US workers in the same industry who may face more competition. It also affects federal agencies that would need to write and enforce new rules.
Why this matters: Traveling carnivals and circuses are a uniquely American form of entertainment, but their workers don't fit neatly into any existing visa category. This bill could help these businesses stay staffed while giving workers legal protections — but it also expands guest worker programs, which some worry could undercut American workers' wages and job opportunities.
Key provisions in H.R. 2729
- Creates a new P-4 visa under immigration law for workers who do jobs that are essential to running mobile entertainment businesses like traveling carnivals and circuses.
- Employers using this visa must follow the same program rules that apply to H-2B temporary seasonal workers, including Department of Labor wage and labor standards.
- Covered jobs include transporting, setting up, operating, taking down, and maintaining mobile entertainment attractions — including rides, games, novelty items, and food stands.
- A 'mobile entertainment provider' means a traveling carnival or circus, or a traveling business that provides services normally found at carnivals and circuses (like food and game concessions) at fairs, festivals, and nonprofit fundraising events.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Labor must each publish proposed rules within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2729
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Questions people ask about H.R. 2729
- What is H.R. 2729?
- HR 2729 creates a P-4 visa for people who set up, run, and take down rides, games, and food stands at traveling carnivals and circuses. They'd follow the same worker protection rules as other temporary seasonal workers.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 2729?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 2729?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 2729 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
