Sec. 9010. Disclosure of Recovered Technologies of Unknown Origin and Biological Evidence of Non-Human Intelligence

In an unprecedented move toward transparency and disclosure, Sections 9010 and 9011 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 mandate the release of information concerning technologies of unknown origin and biological evidence of non-human intelligence. The sections aim to shed light on years of governmental secrecy surrounding unexplained phenomena and materials, demanding a comprehensive study and public dissemination of findings.

As societal discourse around unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the existence of extraterrestrial life reaches a tipping point, these legal provisions signal a pivotal moment in the relationship between government agencies and the general public, laying the groundwork for a new era of openness and inquiry.

Section 9010 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines a groundbreaking shift toward transparency regarding recovered technologies of unknown origin and biological evidence that suggests non-human intelligence. According to the section, the Federal Government will invoke eminent domain to seize control of such materials from private entities, stating this action serves the public good. Once under government control, these materials will be examined by a Review Board, which is tasked with determining whether the items indeed represent technologies or biological evidence of non-human origin “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Furthermore, the Board will decide if the materials should be disclosed to the public immediately or if there are valid reasons for postponing disclosure. To inform its decisions, the Board will have access to testimony from witnesses of unidentified phenomena and whistleblowers, with the added mandate to seek out new testimonies actively. This comprehensive approach promises not only to clarify longstanding mysteries but also to redefine the public’s relationship with government secrecy on matters of high strangeness and potential national security implications.

Section 9011 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 takes another significant step toward governmental transparency on matters involving unidentified phenomena and technologies of unknown origin. This section empowers the Review Board to request that the Attorney General petition courts, both domestic and international, to unseal information related to these mysteries. This also extends to information held under the secrecy of a grand jury. The Act frames these requests for disclosure as inherently fulfilling a “particularized need,” underlining the urgency and public interest attached to these issues. Furthermore, the section captures the “Sense of Congress,” advocating that not only should the Attorney General actively assist in these efforts, but the Secretary of State should also engage with foreign governments that may possess relevant information. Lastly, it calls for full cooperation from heads of Executive agencies in disclosing material consistent with public interest. This multifaceted approach underscores a comprehensive commitment to unraveling long-standing questions, actively involving multiple branches of the government and international partners to prioritize public disclosure over secrecy.

Sections 9010 and 9011 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 represent a landmark policy shift toward public disclosure and governmental transparency on the topics of unidentified phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, and evidence of non-human intelligence. Section 9010 mandates that the federal government seize such mysterious materials from private parties and subjects them to scrutiny by a specialized Review Board. This Board is also empowered to decide on public disclosure, significantly reducing the cloak of secrecy that has historically surrounded these topics. Section 9011 takes it a step further by granting the Review Board the authority to request sealed or secretive information from both U.S. and foreign courts. The section also stresses that various government departments should cooperate in this quest for knowledge and transparency. Together, these sections indicate a dramatic change in the U.S. government’s stance from one of secrecy to one prioritizing public interest and disclosure. They reflect a new era of openness and set the stage for informed public dialogue on matters previously relegated to the realms of speculation and conspiracy theories.

Source: SEC. 9010. DISCLOSURE OF RECOVERED TECHNOLOGIES OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN AND BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF NON-HUMAN INTELLIGENCE. (a) Exercise of Eminent Domain.–The Federal Government shall exercise eminent domain over any and all recovered technologies of unknown origin and biological evidence of non-human intelligence that may be controlled by private persons or entities in the interests of the public good. (b) Availability to Review Board.–Any and all such material, should it exist, shall be made available to the Review Board for personal examination and subsequent disclosure determination at a location suitable to the controlling authority of said material and in a timely manner conducive to the objectives of the Review Board in accordance with the requirements of this division. (c) Actions of Review Board.–In carrying out subsection (b), the Review Board shall consider and render decisions– (1) whether the material examined constitutes technologies of unknown origin or biological evidence of non-human intelligence beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) whether recovered technologies of unknown origin, biological evidence of non-human intelligence, or a particular subset of material qualifies for postponement of disclosure under this division; and (3) what changes, if any, to the current disposition of said material should the Federal Government make to facilitate full disclosure. (d) Review Board Access to Testimony and Witnesses.–The Review Board shall have access to all testimony from unidentified anomalous phenomena witnesses, close observers and legacy program personnel and whistleblowers within the Federal Government’s possession as of and after the date of the enactment of this Act in furtherance of Review Board disclosure determination responsibilities in section 9007(h) and subsection (c) of this section. (e) Solicitation of Additional Witnesses.–The Review Board shall solicit additional unidentified anomalous phenomena witness and whistleblower testimony and afford protections under section 1673(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (50 U.S.C. 3373b(b)) if deemed beneficial in fulfilling Review Board responsibilities under this division.

Source: SEC. 9011. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER MATERIALS AND ADDITIONAL STUDY. (a) Materials Under Seal of Court.– (1) Information held under seal of a court.–The Review Board may request the Attorney General to petition any court in the United States or abroad to release any information relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, or non-human intelligence that is held under seal of the court. (2) Information held under injunction of secretary of grand jury.–(A) The Review Board may request the Attorney General to petition any court in the United States to release any information relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, or non-human intelligence that is held under the injunction of secrecy of a grand jury. (B) A request for disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence materials under this division shall be deemed to constitute a showing of particularized need under rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (b) Sense of Congress.–It is the sense of the Congress that– (1) the Attorney General should assist the Review Board in good faith to unseal any records that the Review Board determines to be relevant and held under seal by a court or under the injunction of secrecy of a grand jury; (2) the Secretary of State should contact any foreign government that may hold material relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, or non- human intelligence and seek disclosure of such material; and (3) all heads of Executive agencies should cooperate in full with the Review Board to seek the disclosure of all material relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence consistent with the public interest.