New bill would create P-4 visa for traveling carnival and circus workers
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Sponsor: Thom Tillis · Senator · NC
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Official title: RIDE Act
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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The RIDE Act would create a P-4 visa for temporary foreign workers in traveling carnivals and circuses.
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What does this do?
The RIDE Act would establish a new temporary work visa, P-4, for foreign workers in traveling entertainment businesses like carnivals and circuses. These workers would set up, run, take down, and maintain rides, games, and food or drink booths at fairs and similar events. Employers could only hire them after Department of Labor certification that not enough U.S. workers are available and that American wages and conditions won't be harmed.
Who does it affect?
This affects owners and operators of traveling carnivals, circuses, and fair concession businesses, plus foreign workers seeking these short-term jobs. It also indirectly affects U.S. workers in the same field due to required wage and job protections.
Why does it matter?
The visa program could ease seasonal labor shortages for traveling entertainment businesses while requiring safeguards intended to prevent undercutting of American workers' pay and job opportunities.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 3, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 3, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.