Conference compromise removes key UAPDA mechanisms

Record

Date

2023-12-13

Congress / body

FY2024 NDAA conference / Senate debate

Type

Conference compromise / public debate

Members tracked

Chuck Schumer; Mike Rounds

What is documented

Conference agreement retained federal UAP records collection, agency transfers, disclosure reviews and postponement grounds; omitted independent Review Board, supporting staff, controlled disclosure campaign, and special eminent domain

Limitations / research notes

Senators criticized omissions; reasons and negotiations require separate sourcing

Primary source

SRC-202; SRC-207