Thread by @uapcaucus

The UAP Disclosure Act, introduced by a bipartisan group of 6 Senators, including 2 members of the Gang of 8, is a monumental bill spotlighting the ongoing institutional tug-of-war between governmental branches over access to UFO materials.

🧵 Here's why it's so important:

On July 14th, while announcing the amendment, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) employed the term “non-human intelligence” publicly — a historic first for a sitting Senator discussing pending legislation.

@SenSchumer On July 20th, from the heart of the Capitol, co-sponsor and Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee Mike Rounds (@SenatorRounds) (R-SD) responded with the following when asked why the term “non-human intelligence” was used 26 times in the UAPDA.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds The UAPDA introduces trailblazing concepts like 'sentient intelligent non-human lifeform' and 'eminent domain' over 'biological evidence'.

Senator Mike Rounds (@SenatorRounds) emphasizes the effort behind this legislation had deep engagement across numerous government entities.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds The UAPDA mandates an unprecedented level of inter-agency cooperation, calling upon 24 distinct government bodies to come forward with any and all UAP records in their possession.

This isn't just extensive; it's exhaustive.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds @NOAA @FAANews @DefenseIntel @ODNIgov @ENERGY @NGA_GEOINT @NatReconOfc @NASA @FBI @librarycongress The UAPDA pursues a straightforward yet vital mission, outlined succinctly in SEC. 9002.

Its core objectives?

To centralize all data for accountability and to lean towards immediate disclosure of records, mandating solid justifications for any exceptions.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds @NOAA @FAANews @DefenseIntel @ODNIgov @ENERGY @NGA_GEOINT @NatReconOfc @NASA @FBI @librarycongress The UAPDA swiftly counters potential dismissals by laying down the imperative reasons necessitating its implementation.

The foremost?

A glaring absence of an enforceable, independent, and accountable disclosure process to date.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds @NOAA @FAANews @DefenseIntel @ODNIgov @ENERGY @NGA_GEOINT @NatReconOfc @NASA @FBI @librarycongress Congress seldom takes preemptive action, and this circumstance is no different.

The UAPDA recognizes the urgent cry from numerous whistleblowers alleging systematic withholding of pivotal classified UAP information from congressional and executive oversight.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds @NOAA @FAANews @DefenseIntel @ODNIgov @ENERGY @NGA_GEOINT @NatReconOfc @NASA @FBI @librarycongress The shortcomings of the existing system are glaring, deliberately designed to sidestep standard FOIA oversight mechanisms — a system built on obfuscation rather than transparency.

The UAPDA proposes a radical change, advocating for a robust, accountable process.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds @NOAA @FAANews @DefenseIntel @ODNIgov @ENERGY @NGA_GEOINT @NatReconOfc @NASA @FBI @librarycongress The UAPDA brings to light a chilling suggestion: groups operating in shadows, bypassing both legislative and executive checks — a blatant violation of the constitutional principles that bind our nation.

It's more than a UAP bill; it's about safeguarding our democratic fabric.

@SenSchumer @SenatorRounds @NOAA @FAANews @DefenseIntel @ODNIgov @ENERGY @NGA_GEOINT @NatReconOfc @NASA @FBI @librarycongress The UAPDA is paving the road for more than just public disclosure; it envisions forging powerful public-private partnerships, capitalizing on collective intelligence for scrutinizing and understanding the underlying evidence surfacing from this process of disclosure.