UAP Congressional Efforts

On September 9, 2025, the House Oversight and Government Reform Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held a high-profile hearing titled Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection. The hearing brought together military veterans, whistleblowers, journalists, and lawmakers to address recent unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) incidents, the government’s classification of evidence, and alleged reprisals against those who report UAPs.Key Revelations & Evidence1. New Video Presented by Rep. Eric BurlisonRep. Eric Burlison unveiled never-before-seen video footage from October 30, 2024, allegedly showing:An MQ-9 Reaper drone tracking a glowing orb (or object) off the coast of Yemen.Another MQ-9 launching a Hellfire missile aimed at the orb.The missile appears to impact—but rather than destroying or disabling the object, the orb continues on its trajectory, seemingly unaffected. Debris may follow it.The video was reportedly received via a whistleblower and was “scrubbed” of identifying metadata. Burlison claimed he didn’t know the source.2. Testimony from Dylan Borland & OthersDylan Borland, a former U.S. Air Force geospatial intelligence specialist and whistleblower, gave detailed testimony including:A 2012 incident at Langley Air Force Base: while on base at night, Borland said he witnessed a ~100-foot equilateral triangle craft hovering above him. The craft had no sound, produced no wind or kinetic disturbance, and its material appeared “fluid or dynamic.” After a few minutes, it accelerated rapidly to commercial-jet altitude and departed.He testified that his reports to the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) were dismissed, and that he has endured career retaliation, including manipulation of his security clearance, denial of recognition for work performed, and difficulty obtaining future employment.3. Core Issues RaisedWhat “Extraterrestrial” Evidence Means?Borland challenged AARO’s public statements, specifically its claim that no scientific evidence exists for extraterrestrial origin of UAPs. Borland argued that the standard used is misleading:“Scientific evidence requires a scientific control. Extraterrestrial is an entity on another planet. The only way to scientifically prove extraterrestrial is we have to go to that planet, acquire technology, bring it back and compare…”He contends that while we may not have definitive proof fitting that exact definition, there is evidence of UAPs “not of ours” that is plainly ignored or under-reported.Transparency & Secrecy DiscrepanciesMultiple lawmakers, veterans, and witnesses pressed on why key video evidence, reports, and data have long been withheld from both Congress and the public. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and others accused the Defense Department and intelligence community of lack of transparency and possibly cover-ups.Borland and others said that AARO’s public reports don’t match what has been witnessed in reality, suggesting that AARO assessments either omit or “misrepresent” certain kinds of UAP data.3. Reactions & ImplicationsWitnesses broadly agreed that the video was startling and raised serious questions about U.S. military readiness, existing weapons efficacy, and whether adversaries may be developing or employing tech beyond what is known.Some members of Congress from both parties expressed concern that UAPs could represent foreign adversary capabilities or other national security threats.The audience reaction: when Rep. Luna asked witnesses if they were scared by what they saw in the video, most said yes.4. Unanswered QuestionsThe Pentagon has declined to authenticate the video or comment definitively. Its origins, editing, and full sensor data are not public.Borland’s remarks highlight that the legal, scientific, and bureaucratic definitions being used by AARO and elsewhere may be too strict or may cause miscommunication about what counts as evidence.Much concern was raised about how many incidents (videos, radar tracks, witness reports) are held in classified systems, not accessible to oversight bodies or the public.The hearing marked a significant moment in the ongoing UAP debate in Congress. Between the release of striking, previously unseen video of a Hellfire missile apparently bouncing off an unidentified aerial object, veterans’ and whistleblowers’ vivid firsthand testimony, and pointed questions about how the government handles UAP data, this session amplified calls for greater transparency, oversight, and protection.

— September 09, 2025

There’s been a lot of speculation lately about whether Congress has lost interest in the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) issue. Journalist Ross Coulthart says that couldn’t be further from the truth.In fact, according to Coulthart, Congress is actively working behind the scenes and preparing to make more moves publicly. One of those major developments includes a new interview coming later this week on NewsNation with Senator Mike Rounds.Senator Rounds to Go Public on UAPSenator Rounds, a key figure who sits on both the Armed Services and Senate Intelligence Committees, has agreed to an exclusive interview with Ross Coulthart. The focus of the interview will be the UAP Disclosure Act, an amendment that previously faced resistance in Congress.Rounds initially helped lead the effort alongside Senator Chuck Schumer. That push stalled when other senators opposed the legislation. Now, according to Coulthart, the amendment has been rewritten and will soon be reintroduced in Congress.A Congressional Hearing Is ComingCoulthart says a Congressional hearing on UAPs is also in the works. “I'm told there will be a Congressional hearing and that they are determined to try to have a hearing,” he said. “The UAP disclosure amendment that was dropped… has now been rewritten and will soon be reintroduced.” He emphasized that while progress may appear slow, it’s often because Congress is dealing with many urgent global issues (war in the Middle East).Response to the WSJ ArticleRecently, the Wall Street Journal published an article suggesting that UAP sightings are not extraterrestrial or non-human in origin, but rather part of elaborate military hazing rituals. One example cited was the famous Malmstrom Air Force Base incident in the late 1960s. Some believe non-human intelligence (NHI) shut down nuclear missiles there. The WSJ suggested it may have been a military operation using technology that wasn't publicly available at the time.Coulthart strongly disagrees with this interpretation. He accused the WSJ of deliberately misrepresenting sources and said the article misleads the public.“We've now crossed the line where it can't be perceived as a simple error. What this is, is deliberate misrepresentation.”Coulthart believes the article may have been an attempt to discourage Congressional interest in the UAP topic. “Whatever it was that the Wall Street Journal was trying to achieve in their article, it will be demonstrated by Congressional interest that their attempts have failed.”What Happens Next?With the rewritten UAP Disclosure Act set to return, and a new hearing on the horizon, more developments are likely in the coming weeks. The upcoming interview with Senator Rounds may help clarify how much support the disclosure effort still has.

— June 30, 2025

Rep. Anna Luna has made it clear that the upcoming Congressional hearing on UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) will not be just another platform for whistleblowers to share their stories. Instead, she is demanding tangible evidence to support the claims that have long circulated in the realm of UAPs and USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects). As for the timeline, Luna indicated that the next UAP hearing is likely to occur after the JFK document release, with another potentially following in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "We’re definitely having two," she confirmed, emphasizing that the focus will be on obtaining concrete evidence rather than merely hosting another round of testimonies.

— February 15, 2025

On February 11, 2025, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced the formation of the "Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets," under the House Oversight Committee. Appointed by Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Rep. Luna will lead this initiative aimed at increasing government transparency on several critical issues, including Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).The task force's mandate encompasses the declassification of materials related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the events of September 11, 2001, the origins of COVID-19, and UAPs.Rep. Luna emphasized the importance of acknowledging the existence of UAPs from a governmental perspective, stating, "We're hoping to present that information and at least acknowledge it, from a government perspective, that we are not alone." She also revealed plans to establish a congressional delegation to visit a friendly nation that has already implemented a UFO disclosure program, aiming to learn from their approach. Additionally, the task force is working to facilitate access for whistleblower David Grusch to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to discuss UAP-related information.The task force's first hearing is scheduled for March 2025

— February 12, 2025