Bill seeks clearer mission and job security for Shadow Wolves unit
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Sponsor: Ruben Gallego · Senator · AZ
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Official title: Shadow Wolves Improvement Act
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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S. 572 would strengthen ICE's Shadow Wolves tribal law enforcement program and stabilize its officers' job classifications.
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What does this do?
S. 572 requires ICE's director to work with tribal governments to define the Shadow Wolves Program's mission, staffing needs, and required agent skills. It also mandates an updated recruitment and retention strategy with timelines, a succession plan for retiring agents, clearer information for officers considering reclassification, automatic conversion to permanent positions after three years, and planning for expansion to other tribal lands.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects Shadow Wolves officers, ICE leadership, and tribal governments like the Tohono O'odham Nation; other tribes near federal training facilities could be affected if the program expands.
Why does it matter?
The changes would alter job classification processes, staffing planning, and program structure, with Congress receiving a progress report within a year to track implementation.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Nov 3, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 251.