13. Legislative and Archival Frameworks

This report documents a historic and escalating institutional dispute between the United States Congress and the Executive Branch – specifically...

If you study UAP seriously, your best “sensors” are often declassified records, FOIA releases, and agency reading rooms. But getting...

Between 2021 and 2023, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in partnership first with the Navy’s UAP...

In 2022, Congress strengthened UAP oversight through the Gillibrand–Rubio amendment, establishing AARO to ensure transparency, reporting, and accountability.

Across four defense acts, Congress built a legal framework for UAP oversight - creating AARO, protected reporting, and a records process for transparency.