Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5681, the Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act. This bipartisan legislation, sponsored by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Katko), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, seeks to resolve limitations to career advancement and pay equity for Native American officers, a part of the Shadow Wolves program. Shadow Wolves are officers that form ICE Homeland Security Investigations' tactical patrol unit. These officers operate in the Tohono O'odham Nation, located in southern Arizona, and track human and drug smugglers along Tribal lands. Since 1974, the Tohono O'odham Nation has allowed Shadow Wolves to patrol its lands to stem the flow of illicit activity within the region. This elite unit leverages both technology and the traditional art of tracking to detect footprints, tire tracks, and clothing associated with smuggling operations. Over the last few years, Shadow Wolves have increasingly expanded their operation beyond tracking to investigative work and support response. Under current law, Shadow Wolves can only be hired as tactical officers in a lower pay grade, although most of the officers have completed special agent training. H.R. 5681 reclassifies Shadow Wolves as special agents upon successfully completing the law enforcement training requirements. H.R.…”