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H.R. 5681 (117th)

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

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Introduced

22 October 2021

Last action

19 April 2022 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 117-113.

Sponsors

John Katko, Henry Cuellar, Tom Cole, David Joyce, Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], DON YOUNG

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

5 December 2025

Immigration

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 22 October 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 October 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 October 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 October 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 October 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 October 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 October 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 11 February 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 11 February 2022

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 February 2022

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.

    Source: Committee

  11. 7 March 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)

    Source: Floor

  12. 7 March 2022

    Floor

    Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  13. 7 March 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  14. 7 March 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 March 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 March 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 March 2022

    Vote

    Passed/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)

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 March 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 March 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 5 April 2022

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)

    Source: Floor

  21. 5 April 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)

    Source: Floor

  22. 6 April 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  23. 7 April 2022

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  24. 7 April 2022

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  25. 19 April 2022

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 117-113.

    Source: President

  26. 19 April 2022

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  27. 19 April 2022

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

9 March 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 387 · No 33 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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Documents

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