Schumer: Congress kept in dark about UFO info, per credible sources
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Claims UFO Information Has Been Withheld from Congress
In a recent statement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed that “credible sources” have informed lawmakers that crucial information about UFOs has been improperly kept away from Congress. Schumer made this assertion during a colloquy with Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) in the Senate chamber, expressing his disappointment that significant parts of their Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Disclosure Act of 2023 were removed during the conference process to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the next National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
According to Schumer, the United States government has collected a wealth of information about UAPs over the years but has refused to share it with the American people, which he believes is both wrong and breeds mistrust. He further stated that multiple credible sources have notified them that information on UAPs has also been withheld from Congress, which would be a violation of laws requiring full notification to the legislative branch.
Schumer and Rounds expressed their frustration over the elimination of language from their amendment to the NDAA that would have established a review board to advise the president on the release or secrecy of UAP records. They drew inspiration from the JFK Assassination Records Act of 1992.
The House refused to work with us on all the important elements of the UAP Disclosure Act, but we were able to make progress on UAP transparency in the NDAA we just passed.
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— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 14, 2023
Schumer expressed his outrage that the House did not collaborate with them on adopting their proposal for a review board, emphasizing that it was a bipartisan effort in the Senate. He believes that the declassification of UAP records will now be left to the same entities that have obstructed their disclosure for decades.
Rounds also mentioned the removal of eminent domain authority they sought to include in the NDAA, which would have required the government to obtain any recovered UAP material or biological remains that may have been hidden from Congress and the American people. He emphasized the lack of oversight opportunities and the failure to fulfill their responsibilities.
While Schumer did not name specific House members, there are reports indicating that House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) resisted fuller disclosure. Turner criticized whistleblower testimony about a UAP cover-up and referred to Schumer’s amendment as poorly drafted legislation.
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Despite the setbacks, Schumer acknowledged that important progress was made with other aspects of their amendment. The National Archives will now gather records from various government agencies on UAPs and have the legal mandate to release them to the public if appropriate. Schumer sees this as a significant win for government transparency and a foundation for future action.
The U.S. government has recently taken steps to address and study reports of UAPs, including the establishment of the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Retired officials, such as whistleblower David Grusch, have come forward with claims of a secret UFO retrieval program, while others raise concerns about flight safety.
In an interview, Grusch referred to the gutting of the UAP Disclosure Act as the greatest legislative failure in American history. He urged the president to take executive action and called on Americans to vote out lawmakers who oppose UFO transparency in future elections.
Schumer remains optimistic and committed to changing the status quo. He encourages his colleagues to join him and Senator Rounds in further investigating this issue and advancing legislation to complete what they have accomplished in the NDAA.
How can Congress ensure that all relevant information on UAPs is accessible to lawmakers and the public without compromising national security?
On that would create unnecessary bureaucracy. However, Schumer maintains that there is overwhelming support among the American people for greater transparency regarding UAPs, as evidenced by the numerous reports of sightings and the public’s long-standing fascination with the subject.
This incident raises questions about the level of transparency and accountability within the government, especially when it comes to matters as significant as potential extraterrestrial phenomena. It is essential for Congress to have access to all relevant information in order to make informed decisions and ensure the safety and security of the American people. The removal of crucial language from the UAP Disclosure Act represents a missed opportunity to establish proper mechanisms for the disclosure of UAP records and to address any potential threats they may pose.
Furthermore, the claim that information on UAPs has been withheld from Congress raises concerns about potential violations of laws requiring full notification to the legislative branch. This not only undermines the principles of checks and balances in our democracy but also erodes public trust in the government. The American people deserve transparency and openness from their elected officials, especially when it comes to topics as intriguing and potentially consequential as UFOs.
It is crucial for Congress to address this issue promptly and explore alternative avenues to ensure that all relevant information on UAPs is made available to lawmakers and the public. The establishment of a review board, as proposed in the original UAP Disclosure Act, would have been a step in the right direction. Such a board could have facilitated the declassification and release of important UAP records while ensuring the protection of classified information.
The recent statements by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Mike Rounds are a reminder that the quest for transparency and accountability in government should not be limited to earthly matters. The potential existence of UFOs raises important questions about our place in the universe and the extent of our knowledge and understanding. Congress must take this issue seriously and take the necessary steps to address concerns regarding the withholding of crucial information on UAPs.
In the coming months, it will be of utmost importance for lawmakers to revisit the UAP Disclosure Act and work towards its full implementation. The American people have a right to know the truth about UFOs and the government’s knowledge of them. Only through transparency and open dialogue can we hope to uncover the mysteries surrounding UAPs and ensure the well-being and security of our nation and its citizens.
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