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This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to establish comprehensive procedures for reporting and investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) incidents within 180 days of enactment. The bill mandates developing standardized processes for collecting reports from aviation personnel like pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance staff about UAP encounters, including potential disruptions to flight instruments or adverse physiological effects. The Administrator must coordinate with other federal agencies, share reports with the Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, and create a communication strategy to reduce stigma around reporting such incidents. The bill provides protections for aviation and federal personnel who report UAP, ensuring they cannot face professional reprisals or have their medical or airmen certifications negatively impacted. A new reporting system will be established to capture detailed information about UAP sightings, including object descriptions and movement characteristics, with the option to submit reports via electronic flight bags. The bill defines UAP broadly as unidentifiable airborne, transmedium (objects transitioning between space, atmosphere, and water), or submerged objects displaying unusual performance characteristics, emphasizing the importance of documenting and investigating these potentially significant aviation encounters.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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