Congress Holds UAP Transparency Hearing to Restore Public Trust

WASHINGTON (Sept. 9, 2025) - Today, the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets convened at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to examine efforts to boost transparency and protect whistleblowers in federal investigations of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

Nut Graf Chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the hearing titled “Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection” spotlighted concerns over the Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and debated new safeguards for individuals disclosing classified UAP data.

Key Facts

  • When & Where: 10:00 AM EST, HVC-210, U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.
  • Purpose: Assess DoD and intelligence community transparency on UAP sightings, acquisitions and examinations; evaluate AARO’s effectiveness; consider legal protections for whistleblowers.
  • Legislative Context: The proposed UAP Whistleblower Protection Act seeks to extend anti-retaliation measures to those revealing funding and research details on UAP materials.

Witness Testimonies

  • Jeffrey Nuccetelli (U.S. Air Force veteran) and Dylan Borland (USAF veteran) recounted unexplained aerial encounters and subsequent reprisals when reporting them.
  • Chief Alexandro Wiggins shared a naval officer’s sighting of anomalous objects off the coast.
  • Journalist George Knapp highlighted the need for open data to dispel myths and advance scientific analysis.

Transparency Push and Political Tensions

  • Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) accused federal agencies of misleading the public about their knowledge of UAP, releasing a previously unseen Navy video from 2024 to underline his claims.
  • Advocates pressed for expanded use of advanced satellites, AI and machine-learning tools to build a robust, accessible UAP database.

Next Steps

The task force plans to draft recommendations on strengthening whistleblower statutes, enhancing AARO’s reporting protocols, and leveraging civilian and commercial data to deepen scientific inquiry into UAP.