Rep. Burlison Releases Administration Memorandum on President Trump's UAP NDA Directive

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) today released preliminary implementation guidance shared by the Trump administration regarding President Trump's directive concerning nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for current and former government employees and contractors with information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The administration authorized Congressman Burlison's office to publicly distribute the memorandum.  

On Wednesday, July 21, 2026, Congressman Burlison released a statement encouraging individuals who believe the President's directive applies to them to contact his office for assistance navigating the process. Congressman Burlison thanked President Trump for directing the implementation of the UAP NDA waiver and welcomed the administration's preliminary guidance as an important step toward increasing transparency.

The attached memorandum provides preliminary implementation guidance. Congressman Burlison continues to encourage anyone with questions about the directive, or who believes it may apply to them, to contact his office or another Member of Congress if they need assistance navigating the process.  

Read the Memorandum: