H.R. 5681 · 117th Congress

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

Introduced on Oct 22, 2021 by John Katko (R-NY-24). 6 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-113.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-113
Introduced
Oct 22, 2021
Cosponsors
6
2 from the other party
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To authorize the reclassification of the tactical enforcement officers (commonly known as the "Shadow Wolves") in the Homeland Security Investigations tactical patrol unit operating on the lands of the Tohono O'odham Nation as special agents, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Arizona
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Canada
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Employee hiring
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human trafficking
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Latin America
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Mexico
  • Smuggling and trafficking

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Apr 19, 2022). Public domain.

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers assigned to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O'odham Nation land, commonly known as Shadow Wolves, as ICE special agents upon completing certain required training. Officers assigned to a comparable unit, regardless of location, may also be reclassified as ICE special agents upon completing the training.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Government Accountability Office shall separately study and report on the best processes for expanding the Shadow Wolves program.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

John KatkoR-NY-24Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Republicans · 4

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Mar 8, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 387–33

History

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  1. Oct 22, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Oct 22, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Oct 22, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  4. Oct 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  5. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
  6. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  7. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  8. Feb 11, 2022Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.
  9. Feb 11, 2022 · HouseReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.
  10. Feb 11, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
  11. Mar 7, 2022 · HouseMrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  12. Mar 7, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)
  13. Mar 7, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.
  14. Mar 7, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  15. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)
  16. Mar 8, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 33 (Roll no. 60).(text: 3/7/2022 CR H1310)House · Roll call 60
  17. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 33 (Roll no. 60). (text: 3/7/2022 CR H1310)House · Roll call 60
  18. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Mar 10, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  20. Apr 5, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)
  21. Apr 5, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)
  22. Apr 6, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  23. Apr 7, 2022Presented to President.
  24. Apr 7, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  25. Apr 19, 2022Signed by President.
  26. Apr 19, 2022Signed by President.
  27. Apr 19, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-113.
  28. Apr 19, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-113.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.