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H.R. 5681 117th Congress House

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

Official title: To authorize the reclassification of the tactical enforcement officers (commonly known as the "Shadow Wolves") in the Homeland Security Investigations tactical… Show full official titleShow less

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.

Introduced: October 22, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-113.
Apr 19, 2022
Signed by President.
Apr 7, 2022
Presented to President.
Apr 6, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 5, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)
Apr 5, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)
Mar 10, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 8, 2022
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)
Mar 8, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)
Mar 7, 2022
At 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.
Mar 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.
Mar 7, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)
Mar 7, 2022
Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 11, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
Feb 11, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.
Oct 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
Oct 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Oct 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 22, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 8, 2022 House · vote #60 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 387–33 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 19, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-113.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2541 Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
 Bill text 6 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 2 Republican 2
YOUNG, DON
· Dec 20, 2021
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Nov 26, 2021
Mullin, Markwayne
· Nov 12, 2021
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Nov 1, 2021
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Nov 1, 2021
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Oct 22, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5681: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5681/
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"H.R. 5681: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5681/.
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H.R. 5681, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5681/.
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