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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