On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing titled –
“Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency.”
The subcommittee hearing aims to explore firsthand accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and assess the federal government’s transparency and accountability regarding potential threats to U.S. national security posed by these enigmatic occurrences.
Additionally, legislative efforts to promote transparency on UAPs and mandate the government to share information about potential risks to public safety and national security with the American people will be discussed.
Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) emphasized the significance of this hearing, stating that the Pentagon and Washington bureaucrats have concealed this information from the public for an extended period, but it’s time to reveal the truth.
He stressed the importance of credible witnesses providing public testimony to put an end to cover-ups and ensure that the American people receive the answers they deserve.
The Department of Defense established the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in 2022 to investigate UAP reports.
Notable witnesses expected to testify include:
Ryan Graves, Executive Director, Americans for Safe Aerospace
Rt. Commander David Fravor, Former Commanding Officer, Black Aces Squadron, U.S. Navy
David Grusch, Former National Reconnaissance Officer Representative, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force, Department of Defense
However, the federal government has been selective in declassifying certain videos and studies on UAP incidents, which has left many questions unanswered about the origins of these phenomena.
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) shared her perspective, expressing concerns about the U.S. government’s historical practice of keeping the American public uninformed about UAPs.
She stressed the need to address potential threats to national security and public safety posed by UAPs and criticized the lack of responses to whistleblowers’ inquiries.
Luna also emphasized the importance of government transparency and accountability, while also criticizing the unnecessary over-classification of information.
The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET in the 2154 Rayburn House Office Building and will be open to the public and press.
It will also be livestreamed online at oversight.house.gov/.