UFO Rumors Prompt Push for Release of Government’s Files

Senators push for the release of government's files on UFOs through a declassification effort, addressing public concerns about aerial phenomena. Bipartisan support for the measure.

July 21, 2023 . 5:03 PM

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The Senate's defense-policy bill contains provisions to gather and declassify documents related to UFOs.
A House Oversight subcommittee is set to hear from witnesses who claim to have seen evidence of crafts of nonhuman origin.
Lawmakers express heightened concerns after recent mysterious sightings and claims about unexplained aircraft.
The UAP provisions would give federal agencies 300 days to hand over UAP-related documents to a review board with the power to declassify them.
The UAP measure is backed by a bipartisan group of senators.