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The Truth Is Out There: UFOs & National Security

TheHill.com - 08/07/23 10:14 AM ET
TheHill.com - 08/07/23 10:14 AM ET

There is a push from U.S. lawmakers for more transparency in how the government handles reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) also known as unidentified flying objects.

The Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which Congress established to investigate the incidents, has investigated roughly 800 reports of UAPs as of May. While military officials have said most cases have innocuous origins, many others remain unexplained.

The Hill will convene lawmakers and experts to provide analysis and answer questions about possible national security risks.

Thursday, August 17
2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Rep. Moskowitz: If we’re in the business of reverse engineering technology, the American people deserve to know 
Rep. Moskowitz accused agencies & government of “getting in the way of information” 
Rep. Burchett on whether there will be more UFO hearings on Capitol Hill 
Rep. Burchett: Being a decorated Veteran ‘doesn’t mean a whole lot’ in Washington
Rep. Burchett: Military intelligence, like Congressional ethics, ‘doesn’t exist’
Rep. Burchett weighs in on whether an amendment to create a review board on the declassifying of UFO related records will remain in the NDAA  
Rep. Burchett on informing Americans and the media, “it’s not my job to decide what the public can and cannot handle.” 
UAP Whistleblower Ryan Graves encourages more whistleblowers to come forward, “at least talk to your colleagues about it.” 
Ryan Graves responds to reporting about David Grush’s mental health history. “Airing that is not just an attack on them, it’s an attack on all of us.” 
Rep. Luna says Congress is “still being actively stonewalled” on David Grusch’s full testimony due to security clearance issues 
Rep. Luna on why she was interested in the topic of UAPs
Rep. Luna: “The intelligence community is not above the law, and they’re not above the American people.”
Rep. Luna on defunding individual positions if transparency is not increased
Historian Greg Eghigian explains why “just how historic the hearing was is up for debate” 
Historian Greg Eghigian: The science often gets lost in the shuffle when it comes to UAPs
Greg Eghigian on why transparency has been “marred” throughout history

Speakers:

  • Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Member, House Oversight & Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, & Government Innovation
  • Greg Eghigian, Former Director, Science, Technology, & Society Program, Pennsylvania State University; Professor of History & Bioethics, Pennsylvania State University
  • Ryan Graves, Executive Director, Americans for Safe Aerospace
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Member, House Oversight & Accountability Committee
  • Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Member, House Oversight & Accountability Committee

Moderator:

  • Mychael Schnell, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
  • Brian Entin, Senior National Correspondent, NewsNation

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