The Shadow Wolves Improvement Act strengthens a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program that operates tribal law enforcement units, primarily on the Tohono O'odham Nation's lands, to combat border security threats and criminal activity. The bill requires ICE leadership to work with tribal governments to clearly define the program's mission and goals, determine how many special agents are needed, and create a detailed strategy with specific recruitment and retention targets within 180 days of enactment. The legislation also ensures current tactical officers receive clear information about converting to special agent positions, including how it would affect their pay and retirement benefits, and mandates that ICE develop plans to fill future vacancies through anticipated retirements and expand the program to additional tribal lands where appropriate. Within one year, ICE must report to Congress on implementation progress, and the bill allows existing Shadow Wolves officers with three years of service to convert to permanent competitive federal positions. The bill requires no additional federal funding, leaving implementation to be accomplished within existing budget resources.
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