Exempt traveling carnival workers from certain federal overtime pay requirements.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act?
The Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act, known as H.R. 2729, has remained in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 7, 2025. The committee members must act to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not hold a vote. This bill has seen no activity for 15 months, which is a common outcome for the vast majority of proposals in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act (H.R. 2729 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1787 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1787 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
