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H.R. 5329 (100th)

Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1988

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Introduced

16 September 1988

Last action

30 September 1988 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Sponsors

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Molinari, Guy [R-NY-14], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]

Subjects

Immigration

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1988 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant special immigrant status to an immigrant (and accompanying spouse and children): (1) who entered the United States before January 1, 1988, as a nonimmigrant to perform services as a registered nurse; (2) who is working in such capacity with a valid visa as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (3) with respect to whom a labor certification has been filed prior to the granting of special immigrant status. Sets forth the following conditions for admission of nonimmigrant nurses during the five-year period beginning on April 1, 1989: (1) a professional nursing license from the country where the alien studied nursing or a degree from a U.S. or Canadian nursing school; (2) completion of an appropriate examination or possession of a license in the State of intended employment; (3) such alien's employment will not adversely affect wages and working conditions of similarly employed nurses; (4) a substantial disruption of the hiring health facility's services will occur without the services of such alien; (5) the facility has taken steps toward recruitment and retention of U.S. citizens or immigrant nurses; and (6) there is no ongoing labor dispute or related activity at such facility. Provides for an initial admission period of up to three years, with extensions up to a five-year total (six years under extraordinary circumstances). Directs the Secretary of Labor to provide for the appointment by April 1, 1990, of an advisory group to advise the Secretary: (1) concerning the impact of this Act on the nursing shortage; (2) regarding programs to recruit U.S. citizens or immigrant nurses; and (3) regarding the advisability of extending the provisions of this Act beyond April 1, 1994. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study and report to the Congress by April 1, 1991, regarding the amendments made by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 16 September 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 September 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 September 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 September 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 September 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 September 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 September 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 September 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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