CBO: Cost Estimate for Secure UAP Information Systems FY2023
The Congressional Budget Office published a fiscal analysis regarding proposed legislation for intelligence activities. The document outlines projected costs for implementing a classified reporting system dedicated to unidentified aerial and maritime phenomena. Additionally, the estimate covers enhanced legal protections for individuals reporting sensitive information through official channels.
Background
On November 22, 2022, the Congressional Budget Office released a detailed cost estimate for Senate Bill 4503, known as the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislative proposal includes several provisions specifically addressing unidentified aerial phenomena, marking a significant step toward institutionalizing UAP data collection within the federal budget process. The estimate provides financial projections for establishing secure infrastructure to handle sensitive sightings reports.
The proposed legislation authorizes approximately $650 million for the Intelligence Community Management Account, which would fund various initiatives including the new UAP reporting mechanism. The bill also seeks to strengthen whistleblower protections by allowing individuals to pursue legal action against the government for damages and by invalidating certain nondisclosure agreements that might prevent reporting to the Unidentified Aerospace-Undersea Phenomena Joint Program Office.
Areas of uncertainty noted in the document include difficulties predicting judicial awards for successful whistleblower claims. The release of this estimate provides transparency regarding the financial implications of recent UAP-related congressional mandates, demonstrating growing legislative commitment to formalizing unidentified phenomenon investigations within national security frameworks. Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA).