Bump:
As the topic still doesn't get a lot of coverage (although taht's changing), I thought this was a fairly significant development that has materialized as public news over the weekend. The source isn't the best, but no major media outlet has covered it (yet, as far as I can find). Lue Elizondo - one of those leading the charge for disclosure - brought it to the attention of the public this weekend as well.
I think this indicates a higher level of respect for UAP in government circles, and for the scientific study about them.
Congress calls for permanent UAP office
MYSTERY WIRE – Congress is taking action to establish a permanent UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) office.
The legislation language is on five pages of the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 4350) which is 1,362 pages long (Key pages and full document below).
According to the act, Congress is directing the Director of National Intelligence to “establish an office within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to carry out, on a Department-wide basis, the mission currently performed by the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force as of the date of the enactment of this Act.”
EDIT: Here is another source for the same news, and with a bit more meat to the article with background and context:
The Debrief: CONGRESS CALLS FOR PERMANENT OFFICE TO ADDRESS “UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA”