Humanity at the Edge of Discovery

Kennedy Caucus Room · Russell Senate Office Building

Upcoming Event

Disclosure Forum 2026

June 25th on Capitol Hill — a serious forum on UAP transparency, congressional oversight, scientific inquiry, and the broader implications of disclosure.

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Interview

Executive Director Jordan Flowers on Al Jazeera

Discussing the current state of UAP disclosure, government transparency, and the role of civil society.

Recent News

NSA Releases Hundreds of Pages of Formerly Top Secret UMBRA UAP Records After Disclosure Foundation FOIA Appeal

The National Security Agency has produced hundreds of pages of historical UAP-related records following a Freedom of Information Act appeal by the Disclosure Foundation. Many of the records were previously classified "TOP SECRET UMBRA," one of the most sensitive classification markings associated with signals intelligence.

May 18, 2026

First Release from the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters

The United States government has released its first batch of newly public UFO and UAP files through the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE), reinforcing that there is a real public-interest issue that requires continued transparency and oversight.

May 8, 2026

Jonathan Berte Joins Disclosure Foundation as Chief Technology Officer

The Disclosure Foundation today announced that Jonathan Berte, founder of Robovision, has joined the organization as Chief Technology Officer.

Apr 24, 2026

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Mission

Advancing Policy, Protecting Truth, and Educating the Public

Our mission is built on three pillars—policy research, legal support, and public education—each strengthening the foundation for transparency and responsible disclosure.

Policy Research

We foster research at the intersection of science, national security, and governance. From our Understanding UAP: Science, National Security, and Innovation panel to detailed policy briefs on oversight and innovation, the Disclosure Foundation provides evidence-based insights to guide policymakers and inform the public.

Legal Support

We advance lawful transparency and protect those who come forward. Through confidential guidance, legal resources, and direct support, our work strengthens congressional reporting pathways, safeguards whistleblowers, and promotes accountability in the handling of sensitive UAP programs.

Public Education

We make the disclosure conversation accessible to everyone. Through public forums and media initiatives, we foster informed dialogue among citizens, scientists, and policymakers. Our goal is to replace speculation with understanding and to empower the public to engage responsibly in this historic process.

Featured

“We Are Not Alone”

An eight-minute reflection by Christopher Mellon on the evidence for non-human intelligence, the challenge of public awareness, and why disclosure demands seriousness from governments, scientists, and the press.

Media

Recent Media

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Al Jazeera Interview: Jordan Flowers on UAP File Release and Government Transparency

Executive Director Jordan Flowers joined Al Jazeera to discuss the recent UAP file release and the need for a more serious public process around government transparency, oversight, and accountability.

May 17, 2026

WFSB Interview: Disclosure Foundation Testifies in Support of Connecticut UAP Legislation

Advisory Board member Marc Vigliotti joins WFSB to discuss the Disclosure Foundation's testimony supporting Raised Bill No. 5422 and the case for state-level UAP research in Connecticut.

Mar 23, 2026

Chris Mellon: "The Air Force Must Testify Under Oath"

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Christopher Mellon responds to revelations in the documentary Age of Disclosure, calling on Congress to compel Air Force leadership to testify under oath about secret UAP programs and withheld data.

Nov 25, 2025

Expert letter

A call for seriousness, transparency, and science

Leading researchers and national security professionals argue that unidentified anomalous phenomena deserve structured study—not stigma—and that policymakers owe the public a clearer accounting of what is known.

Signed by 29 leading scientists, scholars, and national security experts, urging Congress to strengthen oversight and transparency around Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

Signed by experts from Stanford, Harvard, Yale, the Department of Defense, and more. Logos identify affiliations only and do not imply institutional endorsement.

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Policy

Policy Briefs

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Policy Brief No. 4

Disclosure To Congress Of Classified UAP Information

This policy brief clarifies legal considerations around the sharing of classified UAP information with Congress, outlines whistleblower protections, and charts a path to informing congressional oversight.

Jul 30, 2025

Policy Brief No. 3

Will the Declassification Task Force or President Trump Compel the DoD to Release its Trove of Unclassified UAP Videos?

This policy brief explores how a congressional declassification task force—or a second Trump administration—could unlock improperly withheld UAP videos, challenging systemic overclassification and renewing momentum for public transparency.

Apr 5, 2025

Policy Brief No. 2

Flying Saucers and the Ivory Dome: Congressional Oversight Concerning Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

This policy brief features the legal analysis of Dillon Guthrie evaluating recent congressional and official actions related to UAP, published in volume 16 of the Harvard National Security Journal.

Jan 29, 2025

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The Disclosure Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing UAP transparency through policy research, legal support, and public education. Your contribution directly funds our mission.

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