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Review Board
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Review Board
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Review Board
The Review Board is a critical component of the proposed UAP Disclosure Act of 2024. While elements of UAP disclosure were included in previous legislation, the Review Board was not implemented.
The Review Board is a critical component of the proposed UAP Disclosure Act of 2024. While elements of UAP disclosure were included in previous legislation, the Review Board was not implemented.
The Review Board is a critical component of the proposed UAP Disclosure Act of 2024. While elements of UAP disclosure were included in previous legislation, the Review Board was not implemented.
Note:
It's important to be aware that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) proposed significant revisions to the 2023 version of the UAPDA. These proposed changes, detailed in a document submitted to Congress in November 2023, explicitly removed the Review Board from the Act. Additionally, AARO's revisions eliminated provisions guaranteeing security clearances to members of certain congressional committees. These proposed alterations would substantially change the oversight and transparency mechanisms originally envisioned in the UAPDA. While AARO's perspective suggests that the Review Board may replicate aspects of their mandate, it's crucial to understand the fundamental difference in their roles. The primary goal of the Review Board, as envisioned in the UAPDA, is to address Congress' constitutional oversight responsibility over the executive branch. As an executive agency, AARO inherently cannot provide this legislative oversight function. The reintroduction of the Review Board in the UAPDA of 2024 underscores its critical role in maintaining the balance of powers and ensuring independent, legislative oversight of the UAP disclosure process.
Note:
It's important to be aware that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) proposed significant revisions to the 2023 version of the UAPDA. These proposed changes, detailed in a document submitted to Congress in November 2023, explicitly removed the Review Board from the Act. Additionally, AARO's revisions eliminated provisions guaranteeing security clearances to members of certain congressional committees. These proposed alterations would substantially change the oversight and transparency mechanisms originally envisioned in the UAPDA. While AARO's perspective suggests that the Review Board may replicate aspects of their mandate, it's crucial to understand the fundamental difference in their roles. The primary goal of the Review Board, as envisioned in the UAPDA, is to address Congress' constitutional oversight responsibility over the executive branch. As an executive agency, AARO inherently cannot provide this legislative oversight function. The reintroduction of the Review Board in the UAPDA of 2024 underscores its critical role in maintaining the balance of powers and ensuring independent, legislative oversight of the UAP disclosure process.
Note:
It's important to be aware that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) proposed significant revisions to the 2023 version of the UAPDA. These proposed changes, detailed in a document submitted to Congress in November 2023, explicitly removed the Review Board from the Act. Additionally, AARO's revisions eliminated provisions guaranteeing security clearances to members of certain congressional committees. These proposed alterations would substantially change the oversight and transparency mechanisms originally envisioned in the UAPDA. While AARO's perspective suggests that the Review Board may replicate aspects of their mandate, it's crucial to understand the fundamental difference in their roles. The primary goal of the Review Board, as envisioned in the UAPDA, is to address Congress' constitutional oversight responsibility over the executive branch. As an executive agency, AARO inherently cannot provide this legislative oversight function. The reintroduction of the Review Board in the UAPDA of 2024 underscores its critical role in maintaining the balance of powers and ensuring independent, legislative oversight of the UAP disclosure process.
Purpose of the
Review Board
Purpose of the
Review Board
The Review Board is designed to be an independent panel overseeing the review and disclosure of UAP records, ensuring transparency and impartiality in the declassification process. Its inclusion in UAPDA 2024 is crucial to complete the comprehensive approach to UAP disclosure initially envisioned.
The Review Board is designed to be an independent panel overseeing the review and disclosure of UAP records, ensuring transparency and impartiality in the declassification process. Its inclusion in UAPDA 2024 is crucial to complete the comprehensive approach to UAP disclosure initially envisioned.
Composition
and Appointment
Composition
and Appointment
9 citizens to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Members must be impartial, with no previous involvement in UAP programs
9 citizens to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Members must be impartial, with no previous involvement in UAP programs
1. National Security Expert
Safeguarding Sensitive Information
1. National Security Expert
Safeguarding Sensitive Information
1. National Security Expert
Safeguarding Sensitive Information
2. Foreign Service Official
Navigating International Implications
2. Foreign Service Official
Navigating International Implications
2. Foreign Service Official
Navigating International Implications
3. Scientist or Engineer
Analyzing Technical Aspects of UAP
3. Scientist or Engineer
Analyzing Technical Aspects of UAP
3. Scientist or Engineer
Analyzing Technical Aspects of UAP
4. Economist
Assessing Economic Impacts of Disclosure
4. Economist
Assessing Economic Impacts of Disclosure
4. Economist
Assessing Economic Impacts of Disclosure
5. Professional Historian
Providing Historical Context
5. Professional Historian
Providing Historical Context
5. Professional Historian
Providing Historical Context
6. Sociologist
Understanding Social Implications
6. Sociologist
Understanding Social Implications
6. Sociologist
Understanding Social Implications
7-9. Additional Members
Ensuring Broad Expertise and Perspective
7-9. Additional Members
Ensuring Broad Expertise and Perspective
7-9. Additional Members
Ensuring Broad Expertise and Perspective
Note:
The Review Board is designed to have 9 members total. While 6 specific roles are defined, the remaining 3 positions allow for flexibility in appointing additional experts as needed to ensure comprehensive oversight of the UAP disclosure process.
Note:
The Review Board is designed to have 9 members total. While 6 specific roles are defined, the remaining 3 positions allow for flexibility in appointing additional experts as needed to ensure comprehensive oversight of the UAP disclosure process.
Note:
The Review Board is designed to have 9 members total. While 6 specific roles are defined, the remaining 3 positions allow for flexibility in appointing additional experts as needed to ensure comprehensive oversight of the UAP disclosure process.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Review Board is tasked with developing and implementing a Controlled Disclosure Campaign Plan. This strategic approach guides the gradual release of UAP-related information to the public, balancing transparency with national security considerations.
Review and approve declassification of UAP records
Determine which records qualify for postponement of disclosure
Facilitate the transfer of records to the National Archives
Ensure compliance with the disclosure mandate across government agencies
The Review Board is tasked with developing and implementing a Controlled Disclosure Campaign Plan. This strategic approach guides the gradual release of UAP-related information to the public, balancing transparency with national security considerations.
Review and approve declassification of UAP records
Determine which records qualify for postponement of disclosure
Facilitate the transfer of records to the National Archives
Ensure compliance with the disclosure mandate across government agencies
Authority
Authority
Power to subpoena witnesses and documents
Compelling Testimony and Evidence
Power to subpoena witnesses and documents
Compelling Testimony and Evidence
Power to subpoena witnesses and documents
Compelling Testimony and Evidence
Access to all UAP-related records, including those in special access programs (SAPs)
Breaking Through Classification Barriers
Access to all UAP-related records, including those in special access programs (SAPs)
Breaking Through Classification Barriers
Access to all UAP-related records, including those in special access programs (SAPs)
Breaking Through Classification Barriers
Transparency Measures
Transparency Measures
Regular reporting to Congress on the progress of disclosure
Public updates on the status of record reviews and releases
Regular reporting to Congress on the progress of disclosure
Public updates on the status of record reviews and releases