Policy Proposal: The Full Disclosure Act on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Extraterrestrial Activity
Objective: To establish a comprehensive legal framework requiring the U.S. government to disclose all past, present, and future information related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), and potential extraterrestrial life to the public.
Section 1: Title and Purpose
1.1 Title: This act shall be known as “The Full Disclosure Act on UAPs and Extraterrestrial Activity.”
1.2 Purpose:
The purpose of this act is to promote transparency, enhance public trust, and ensure accountability by mandating the disclosure of all government-held information regarding UAPs, UFOs, and potential extraterrestrial entities or activities. This includes records, investigations, communications, and technologies relating to these phenomena.
Section 2: Definitions
2.1 UAPs and UFOs:
For the purposes of this act, “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” (UAPs) and “Unidentified Flying Objects” (UFOs) refer to any anomalous objects or aircraft observed in U.S. airspace or elsewhere, whose nature or origin cannot be immediately identified through conventional means.
2.2 Extraterrestrial Life:
“Extraterrestrial life” refers to any potential biological or non-biological entities not originating from Earth, including any materials, artifacts, or technologies associated with these entities.
2.3 Classified Information:
Refers to any information that has been deemed confidential, secret, or top secret by government agencies on the basis of national security but is relevant to UAPs, UFOs, or extraterrestrial phenomena.
Section 3: Disclosure Requirements
3.1 Mandatory Disclosure of Past Information:
All government agencies, including the Department of Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other relevant agencies, shall be required to disclose, within 180 days of the enactment of this legislation, all information regarding UAPs, UFOs, and extraterrestrial activity collected prior to the passage of this act. This includes but is not limited to:
• Reports, investigations, and sightings.
• Communications between government personnel and other entities.
• Technologies or materials of non-terrestrial origin.
• Findings from scientific or intelligence studies on extraterrestrial life.
3.2 Ongoing and Future Disclosures:
Agencies shall be required to disclose any new data, research, or sightings related to UAPs, UFOs, and extraterrestrial life within 90 days of receipt or discovery. This includes new investigations or developments in ongoing cases.
3.3 Transparency in Classified Information:
If any UAP or extraterrestrial-related information is classified under the guise of national security, the government must provide a written explanation of why public disclosure is restricted. The explanation must be submitted to a bipartisan congressional committee with jurisdiction over defense and intelligence matters, which will review the classification status to ensure it is not being used to withhold information unnecessarily.
Section 4: National Security and Public Interest Balance
4.1 Protecting National Security:
While transparency is the priority, this act recognizes the need to protect sensitive information that could compromise national security or military operations. Information deemed critical to national defense will be subject to limited redactions, but a clear rationale must be provided for such redactions, with the aim of maximizing transparency.
4.2 Independent Oversight Board:
An independent oversight board, comprised of scientists, defense experts, and public interest representatives, shall be established to review any decision to withhold or redact information on national security grounds. The board will ensure that such decisions are justified and that the public’s right to know is prioritized wherever possible.
Section 5: Public Access and Education
5.1 Public Portal:
A publicly accessible online portal shall be created and maintained by the government for citizens to access declassified documents, reports, and multimedia related to UAPs, UFOs, and extraterrestrial activity. This platform shall be user-friendly and include educational resources to help the public interpret and understand the data.
5.2 Public Awareness Campaign:
A national public awareness campaign shall be initiated to educate the public on the nature of UAPs, the importance of scientific inquiry into these phenomena, and the government’s ongoing efforts to investigate and understand their significance.
Section 6: Whistleblower Protections
6.1 Protection for Whistleblowers:
Federal employees, military personnel, and contractors who come forward with information about UAPs, UFOs, or extraterrestrial activity shall be granted full whistleblower protections under federal law. These protections include safeguards against retaliation, job loss, or any legal action for disclosing information relevant to the public interest under this act.
Section 7: International Collaboration
7.1 Multilateral Cooperation:
The U.S. government shall engage in multilateral efforts to collaborate with other nations and international organizations for the exchange of information related to UAPs, UFOs, and extraterrestrial activity. Diplomatic initiatives shall aim to foster a global commitment to transparency and shared research on these phenomena.
Section 8: Enforcement and Accountability
8.1 Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Government agencies or individuals found to be willfully withholding information or misrepresenting data relevant to this act shall face penalties, including fines, suspension, or dismissal of government personnel responsible for non-compliance.
8.2 Annual Reporting:
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall submit an annual report to Congress on all disclosures, updates on ongoing investigations, and the status of classified information related to UAPs, UFOs, and extraterrestrial life.
Section 9: Effective Date
This act shall take effect 60 days after enactment and shall apply to all relevant information, regardless of when it was collected.
Conclusion:
The Full Disclosure Act on UAPs and Extraterrestrial Activity aims to foster government transparency, increase public trust, and encourage scientific inquiry into one of the most intriguing and potentially transformative subjects of our time. By ensuring the full and timely release of information, the public will be empowered to engage with these phenomena in an informed and meaningful way.