Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act, aims to create a pathway for mobile entertainment workers, such as those who operate carnivals and circuses, to receive nonimmigrant status in the United States. It amends immigration law to specifically recognize these workers and their roles within the industry, ensuring they can temporarily enter the country to perform essential functions related to mobile entertainment operations. The bill also establishes requirements for mobile entertainment providers and mandates rulemaking to implement the changes.
Key provisions
- Creates a new nonimmigrant status for mobile entertainment workers.
- Defines ‘mobile entertainment provider’ to include carnivals, circuses, and related service providers.
- Lists specific functions integral to the operation of a mobile entertainment provider (transporting, assembly, operation, disassembly, maintenance).
- Requires mobile entertainment providers to meet program requirements similar to those for other non-immigrants.
- Establishes a timeline for the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor to publish and finalize implementing rules.
Who is affected
- Carnival and circus operators
- Employees of mobile entertainment providers
- The Department of Homeland Security
- The Department of Labor
- State, county, and local fairs and festivals
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