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Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5681| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2022
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Oct 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Oct 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
Oct 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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.
Mar 7, 2022
Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 7, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)
Mar 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.
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 8, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)
Mar 9, 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)
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Mar 9, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Apr 5, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)
Apr 5, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)
Apr 6, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2022
Presented to President.
Apr 19, 2022
Signed by President.
Apr 19, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-113.
Dec 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2541
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-235.
  • October 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • October 25, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • October 26, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 26, 2021
    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.


  • October 26, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 11, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.


  • February 11, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.


  • March 7, 2022
    Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 7, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)


  • March 7, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.


  • March 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.


  • March 8, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)


  • March 9, 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)
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  • March 9, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 10, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • April 5, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)


  • April 5, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)


  • April 6, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • April 7, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • April 19, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • April 19, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-113.


  • December 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2541
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-235.

Immigration

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Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5681| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2022
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
Oct 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Oct 26, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2021
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
Oct 26, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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.
Mar 7, 2022
Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 7, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)
Mar 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.
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 8, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)
Mar 9, 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)
View Vote
Mar 9, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Apr 5, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)
Apr 5, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)
Apr 6, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2022
Presented to President.
Apr 19, 2022
Signed by President.
Apr 19, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-113.
Dec 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2541
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-235.
  • October 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • October 25, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • October 26, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 26, 2021
    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.


  • October 26, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 11, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.


  • February 11, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-246.


  • March 7, 2022
    Mrs. Demings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 7, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310-1312)


  • March 7, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.


  • March 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.


  • March 8, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1355-1356)


  • March 9, 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)
    View Vote


  • March 9, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 10, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • April 5, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1987)


  • April 5, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1987)


  • April 6, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • April 7, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • April 19, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • April 19, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-113.


  • December 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2541
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-235.
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-2541: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ArizonaBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee hiringFederal-Indian relationsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingIndian lands and resources rightsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement officersMexicoSmuggling and trafficking