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H.R. 5681 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

H.R. 5681 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Oct 22, 2021, sponsored by John Katko with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 22, 2021
Co-sponsors
6
Policy area
Immigration
Public law
Public Law 117-113

What it does

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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Katko (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 22, 2021
  • Passed the HouseMar 8, 2022
  • Passed the SenateApr 5, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 7, 2022
  • Became lawApr 19, 2022

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-113. (Apr 19, 2022)

How Congress voted

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

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5681 (117th Congress): Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-5681/shadow-wolves-enhancement-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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