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S 572 Advanced toward a vote

Requires the head of ICE to set the Shadow Wolves Program's mission, staffing needs, and expansion criteria with Tribal governments, and lets experienced Shadow Wolves move into career federal jobs without a competitive hiring process.

Official title: Shadow Wolves Improvement Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 13-FEB-2025
Referred 13-FEB-2025
Approved by committee 30-JUL-2025
Reported 03-NOV-2025
On the calendar 03-NOV-2025
Key points
  • Requires ICE to specify the program's mission and goals with Tribal governments, including the Tohono O'odham Nation, and to determine how many special agents the program needs nationally.
  • Requires an updated recruitment and expansion strategy within 180 days of enactment, with measurable objectives, a timeline, and recruiting milestones.
  • Requires written information for GS-1801 Tactical Officers on reclassifying as special agents, covering pay, training, and exemptions, and sets criteria for selecting additional tribal lands for new units.
  • Allows noncompetitive conversion of Shadow Wolves to career or career conditional appointments in the competitive service after three years, and states that no additional funds are authorized.
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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to Senate, 03-NOV-2025).

CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.gov
Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Immigration

Sponsor Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) Cosponsors · 3
■ 2 R■ 1 D
2 Republicans
1 Democrat