Why it matters: This article discusses a bill passed by Congress that requires the US government to publicly disclose information about UFOs within 25 years of their creation. This bill aims to increase transparency surrounding UFO sightings and addresses growing public and congressional scrutiny on the matter.
What they are saying: Some legislators argue that the bill does not go far enough to force government entities to release UFO-related information that they may have previously kept hidden. They believe that a review board should be formed to determine the public interest in disclosing such documents. Others, however, argue that the bill is a significant step forward in promoting government transparency on UFOs.
The big picture: Congress has been pressuring the Pentagon and other government agencies to increase transparency on UFO-related matters. Earlier this year, a Congressional hearing heard from military members who claimed that the government was hiding information about UFO sightings and potentially even recovering crashed UFOs and alien corpses. The passing of this bill reflects the growing demand for more information about UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena.
What to watch: It will be important to monitor how the government implements this bill and whether it leads to the disclosure of significant information about UFOs. Additionally, the power given to the president to block certain records from public disclosure in the interest of national security raises questions about potential limitations on transparency.
My take: The passing of this bill is a positive step towards increasing transparency on UFOs. It acknowledges the public interest in this topic and puts pressure on the government to disclose information that has previously been concealed. However, it is crucial to ensure that the implementation of this bill is thorough and that it leads to genuine transparency rather than becoming another obstacle to accessing information about UFOs.
