Updates from The New Paradigm Institute: Rep. Eric Burlison Calls for Passage of the UAP Disclosure Act
Washington, D.C., Feb 9, 2026 – On January 20, investigative filmmaker James Fox hosted a significant UFO/UAP press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The event brought together firsthand witnesses, medical experts, government officials, and U.S. insiders to present new information on alleged encounters with non-human intelligence in the Varginha, Brazil case. A replay of the full event is now available to watch.
During the press conference, Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO) delivered a clear and urgent message. He called for passage of the UAP Disclosure Act, stronger whistleblower protections, and sustained pressure from journalists and citizens to compel accountability from Congress. As Rep. Burlison put it, “I’m asking you to act and push on members of Congress because otherwise they won’t do anything about it.”
The New Paradigm Institute strongly supports Congressman Burlison’s leadership on disclosure. We’re also honored that Rep. Burlison shared our educational video on X that features his powerful remarks at the press conference. Please take a look at our video if you have a moment.
US AIR FORCE UFO REVERSE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
For decades, much of what we know about UFOs and UAP has come from rigorous civilian research. Figures such as Stanton T. Friedman, who first brought serious attention to the Roswell case, Jacques Vallée with his global UFO/UAP databases, and Richard Dolan through his deep archival work on national security aspects, have helped establish a serious UAP research tradition. And investigative journalists, including Leslie Kean and Ross Coulthart, have furthered that legacy by applying professional standards to a topic long dismissed by the mainstream. What unites these researchers is not authority proffered by institutions, but the quality, depth, and consistency of their work.
Still from UAP Gerb’s latest project on the US Air Force
Within that tradition of citizen investigation, a newer researcher known as UAP Gerb is standing out. I’ve highlighted his work before, and his latest output, The Hidden Wing: US Air Force UFO Reverse Engineering Programs, is particularly strong. The episode offers a detailed, carefully sourced examination of how potential UFO/UAP reverse-engineering efforts may be siloed within the Air Force and its associated organizations. For readers seeking a serious, methodical analysis of this subject, this new video is essential viewing.
DANNY AT CONSCIOUS LIFE EXPO
I’m looking forward to returning to the Conscious Life Expo in Los Angeles where I’ll offer two in-depth sessions. My primary workshop, UFO Disclosure and Its Criminal Implications, will examine the legal record surrounding the Legacy Program, i.e. the group of government officials overseeing covert UFO policy, and why the evidence increasingly points toward criminal exposure for those who have overseen decades of unlawful secrecy. I’ll also explore why full and honest disclosure may ultimately require congressionally-authorized immunity agreements in exchange for sworn public testimony.
In addition, I’ll be leading a post-conference intensive, The Implications of Disclosure: An Active Discussion. This session will take a closer look at the more than two dozen UFO whistleblowers who’ve already come forward to Congress, reviewing what has been publicly disclosed under oath and what those statements mean for law, policy, and the future of transparency.
If you plan to attend the Conscious Life Expo, I encourage you to register using the affiliate links above. A portion of each registration directly supports the ongoing work of the New Paradigm Institute and helps sustain our efforts to advance responsible disclosure.
THE LATEST UFO/UAP REPORTING
Several new pieces of reporting are worth our attention, as they add important context to recent whistleblower claims and raise fresh questions about long-standing secrecy.
First, Liberation Times has published a detailed article titled New Allegations Link Former National Intelligence Leaders Clapper and O’Sullivan to UFO Shoot Down and Retrieval Program. The article expands on statements made by David Grusch during his recent interview with Megyn Kelly, examining allegations that former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper played a role in UFO/UAP-related programs within the ODNI. The article also identifies Stephanie O’Sullivan as another senior intelligence figure connected to the same effort.
Stephanie O’Sullivan
In other UFO/UAP news, former intelligence officer Lue Elizondo shared a recent article exploring claims that Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, commonly known as Pax River, may have housed an exotic vehicle of unknown origin since as early as the 1950s. The report raises significant questions about long-term storage and study of unconventional technology within the U.S. military system. You can read the full article here.
Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland
Finally, John Greenewald of The Black Vault has obtained a new FOIA response identifying who attended the Department of Defense and AARO meetings held prior to the release of the AARO Historical Report Volume One. As Greenewald notes, the attendee list only deepens concerns about transparency and oversight, and leaves key questions unanswered.
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