Today, the US House of Representatives will hold a highly anticipated hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs.
The session, titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth," begins at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time and promises revelations about secretive government practices.
UFO Hearing Targets Alleged DoD Secrecy
The hearing, led by Representatives Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), aims to shed light on the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) handling of UFO-related information, the Daily Mail reported.
"The American people are tired of the obfuscation," the representatives said in a statement, emphasizing the need for transparency about UAP sightings and potential security risks.
This is Congress's second effort to investigate UAPs, reflecting growing public and governmental interest in the topic. Witnesses include individuals with diverse backgrounds, from aerospace policy to military intelligence.
Among them is Luis Elizondo, a former counterintelligence officer who has repeatedly accused the U.S. government of hiding evidence of recovered UFO technology. Elizondo alleges the existence of "multi-decade programs" aimed at reverse-engineering alien technology.
He has also claimed knowledge of psychic research and controversial crash recoveries, including the infamous 1947 Roswell incident.
Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, another witness, will discuss underwater anomalies he believes threaten U.S. maritime security. A former Navy chief meteorologist, Gallaudet has expressed frustration with government secrecy on these issues.
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Congress Tackles Claims of Disinformation and Crash Retrieval Programs
Journalist Michael Shellenberger, who has investigated alleged UFO crash retrieval programs, and Michael Gold, a former NASA space policy leader, will also testify.
According to Space, Gold is part of NASA's independent UAP study team, which recently concluded there is no evidence linking UAPs to extraterrestrial life but acknowledged the mystery surrounding many sightings.
The hearing will probe accusations of DoD disinformation campaigns, described by witnesses as "illegal and unethical." These claims suggest a decades-long effort to conceal UAP findings, undermining public trust and democratic oversight.
The topic of UFOs, once relegated to conspiracy theories, has gained legitimacy through recent declassified videos and bipartisan calls for accountability. While skeptics remain, today's testimony could mark a turning point in understanding UAPs.
For many, this is not just about uncovering alien life but addressing how government agencies handle information that affects national security.
