Bill Detail
S. 1281
Congress: 119
Title
RIDE Act
Summary
Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act or the RIDE Act This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers). Such visas shall be available for workers who perform functions that are integral and essential to the carnival or circus, such as transporting and assembling relevant structures and equipment. Such visas shall only be available for a position if (1) there are not sufficient U.S. workers available, and (2) employing a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
Sponsor
Sen. Thomas Tillis [R-NC]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Aug 14, 6:26 AM · synced 18m ago
Introduced
2025-04-03
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Bill Engagement
Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act or the RIDE Act This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Association for Justice1 filing · 10 lobs
- Stephen Coffey2026 Q1American Association for Justice · Rep. Gene Green, Legal Intern; Rep. Matt Cartwright, Deputy Chief of Staff and House Appropriatio…
- Victor Diaz2026 Q1
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