Bills · S 1281
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1281Immigration
RIDE Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to address labor shortages in the seasonal mobile entertainment industry, which includes local fairs, festivals, and circuses that are a part of many communities. If these businesses struggle to find enough workers, it could impact their ability to operate, potentially leading to fewer events or higher costs for attendees. This bill creates a specific pathway to fill those jobs, which could help these entertainment providers continue to thrive.
Without this bill, mobile entertainment providers might continue to face challenges in staffing their operations, especially for specialized or physically demanding roles during peak seasons. If it becomes law, it could ensure that popular community events, such as county fairs and traveling shows, have the necessary workforce, while also including safeguards to prevent foreign workers from undermining wages or job opportunities for American workers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new P-4 nonimmigrant visa specifically for 'mobile entertainment workers.'
This creates a dedicated visa category for a niche industry facing unique seasonal labor needs.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Department of Labor to certify that there are no sufficient U.S. workers and that foreign employment will not harm U.S. wages or working conditions.
This provision is designed to protect American workers from unfair competition and ensure the visa is only used when necessary.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'mobile entertainment worker' as someone performing functions integral to mobile entertainment providers, including transporting, operating, and maintaining equipment for attractions, games, and concessions.
This clarifies who is eligible for the new visa, focusing on hands-on roles within traveling entertainment.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'mobile entertainment provider' to include traveling carnivals, circuses, and related concessionaires serving fairs, festivals, and non-profit fundraising events.
This specifies the types of businesses that can utilize this visa to bring in foreign workers.
PROVISION 05
Allows spouses and children of P-4 visa holders to accompany them to the United States.
This enables family unity for workers coming to the U.S. under this new visa program.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
58
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 3
Introduced in Senate
APR 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1281
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionApr 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
Senate BillS 1281Immigration
RIDE Act
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
6
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