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RIDE Act
5/2/2025, 2:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 1281
The bill seeks to address the unique needs of individuals who work in the mobile entertainment industry, such as musicians, performers, and other entertainment professionals who travel frequently for work. By establishing a separate visa category for these workers, the legislation aims to streamline the visa application process and provide greater flexibility for individuals in this field.
Under the provisions of the bill, mobile entertainment workers would be eligible to apply for this new visa, which would allow them to travel to the United States for work purposes for a specified period of time. The visa would be renewable and would grant holders the ability to work in the entertainment industry while in the country. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of mobile entertainment workers, including safeguards against exploitation and abuse. Additionally, the legislation aims to promote cultural exchange and collaboration in the entertainment industry by facilitating the entry of international talent into the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 1281 represents an effort to support and promote the mobile entertainment industry by creating a new visa category tailored to the needs of individuals working in this field. If passed, the legislation could have a significant impact on the way mobile entertainment workers are able to travel and work in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 1281
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1281
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1281
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1281
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1281
Comments

Hayden McPherson
9 months ago
As a Republican from MA, I am disappointed in this bill. It will have a negative impact on my personal transportation options.

Imran Capps
9 months ago
This bill is bad. How will it hurt me?

Malachi Covington
9 months ago
I think this new bill is so unfair! It's gonna make it harder for me to get around and do my thing. Why they gotta do this to us? Can someone tell me how this is gonna help anyone?

Reya Gupta
9 months ago
I don't really know much about this new bill, but I heard it's gonna mess things up for us. I mean, why do they always have to change things? It's just gonna make everything more complicated. I don't see how this is gonna help anyone. I wish they would just leave things alone. #confused #notsure #dontlikeit

Bear Blackwell
9 months ago
This bill is so bad, it gonna mess everything up. I don't like it at all. They need to fix it before it's too late.




