WASHINGTON DC - UAP Disclosure Fund Founder and Executive Director Yuan Fung released the following statement today in reaction to news from. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna that…

“Today marks a significant step forward for transparency. The establishment of this task force signals a commitment to ensuring the public receives the answers it rightfully deserves regarding government secrecy—including issues surrounding UAPs.

For too long, issues surrounding UAPs have been subject to overclassification, keeping the public in the dark about vital information they deserve to see. Simply put, we need more disclosure and declassification—not less. The American people deserve to know what the government is investigating, why, and how decisions around secrecy are made. It shouldn’t take once-in-a-generation hearings or rare disclosures for the truth to come out. Transparency should be the norm, not the exception.

The task force has a critical mandate. It should examine the mechanisms behind classified programs, the history of selective disclosures, and the extent of government expenditures related to these efforts. Additionally, it must lay the groundwork for a future in which transparency is the default, not an afterthought.

Most importantly, we urge the task force to take whistleblowers seriously and establish protected channels for reporting without fear of retaliation. Those who have come forward in the past have done so at great personal risk, and their testimony is invaluable in uncovering the truth.

The UAP Disclosure Fund is committed to pursuing the truth about UAPs and government transparency. We stand ready to work with lawmakers of all parties to ensure accountability and meaningful oversight.”