Congressional UAP Interest
Congressional UAP Transparency Efforts
An overview of congressional interest in UFO/UAP transparency, public legislative efforts, and the broader push for government disclosure of UAP records.
Note
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Congressional Interest in UAP Transparency
In recent years, a bipartisan group of members of Congress has taken an active interest in UAP transparency. Legislators on both sides of the aisle have called for declassification of government UAP records, held public hearings, and included UAP-related provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) has been among the most publicly vocal members of the House on UAP transparency, calling for declassification of government records and participating in congressional UAP discussions. Other prominent voices include Senator Chuck Schumer, Representative Anna Paulina Luna, and members of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Public Statements
Congressional UAP Timeline
ODNI Preliminary Assessment mandated by Congress — 144 UAP cases examined
AARO established via NDAA provision; expanded UAP reporting requirements enacted
House Oversight hearing — Grusch, Fravor, Graves testify publicly
Original UAP Disclosure Act introduced by Senator Schumer
Amended UAP Disclosure Act provisions enacted in FY2024 NDAA
AARO publishes Historical Record Program Volume 1