NDAA FY2023 UAP Whistleblower and Reporting Provisions
Overview
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA FY2023) included significant provisions related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), establishing whistleblower protections for government employees reporting UAP-related information, expanding reporting requirements for military and intelligence personnel, and creating secure channels for UAP disclosures. These provisions represented a major legislative milestone in congressional oversight of UAP matters.
Issuing Authority
- Authority: United States Congress
- Legislation: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
- Date Enacted: December 23, 2022
- Document Type: Federal Legislation
Key Provisions
- UAP whistleblower protections for government employees
- Expanded reporting requirements for military personnel
- Secure reporting channels for UAP-related information
- Congressional notification requirements for UAP incidents
- Protection against retaliation for UAP reporting
- Enhanced oversight mechanisms for UAP programs