Shadow Wolves Improvement Act
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedReported by Mr. Paul, with an amendment
Mr. Gallego (for himself, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hoeven, and Mr. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Improves the Shadow Wolves program, a tribal tracking unit under ICE that operates on the Tohono Oodham Nation. Requires staffing assessment, retention strategy, and reclassification options for tactical officers.
Who Benefits and How
- Tohono Oodham Nation gains improved partnership with federal law enforcement
- Shadow Wolves officers receive information on reclassification to special agent status
- Border security operations benefit from expanded tribal tracking expertise
Who Bears the Burden and How
- ICE must update strategy, conduct staffing assessment, and provide reclassification guidance
- Shadow Wolves tactical officers must evaluate whether to reclassify as special agents
Key Provisions
- Requires mission and goals specification in coordination with Tohono Oodham Nation
- Staffing needs assessment to determine national program size
- Updated strategy with measurable recruitment and retention objectives
- Reclassification information for current tactical officers
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Enhances the Shadow Wolves tribal law enforcement program on the southern border
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen tribal law enforcement partnership for border security"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of ICE
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