US Congress: 3 UFO Witnesses Testify on UAP Encounters

A historic hearing unfolded within the halls of the US Congress as a House Oversight subcommittee listened to extraordinary testimony from three witnesses regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). The session, marked by a rare display of bipartisanship, focused on national security implications, flight safety for military aviators, and stunning claims of a decades-long government cover-up involving retrieved non-human technology.

The testimony moved the conversation on UAPs from the fringes of conspiracy into the formal record of the United States government, signaling a significant shift in how the subject is being handled at the highest levels. For hours, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle grilled the witnesses, seeking clarity on what is known, what is being hidden, and why.

A Landmark Hearing in Washington

For decades, the topic of UFOs was met with official denial and public ridicule. Wednesday’s hearing before the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs represented a dramatic reversal. The stated purpose was not to prove the existence of extraterrestrial life, but to assess the national security risks posed by unidentified objects in our airspace and to demand transparency from the Pentagon and intelligence agencies that have historically been tight-lipped.

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), a leading voice on the issue, called it “the most transparent hearing on UAPs in history.” He and other members of the **US Congress** expressed frustration with the lack of straight answers from the Department of Defense. “We’re done with the cover-ups,” Burchett stated in his opening remarks, setting a confrontational tone that was echoed by his colleagues.

The hearing room was packed with journalists and the public, underscoring the immense interest in the subject. The event was a culmination of years of mounting pressure, fueled by declassified military videos and a growing number of credible reports from military personnel, as detailed in our previous coverage of the Pentagon’s UAP report.

Meet the Whistleblowers: Grusch, Graves, and Fravor

The credibility of the hearing rested on the shoulders of its three key witnesses, each bringing a unique and compelling perspective to the table.

• David Grusch: A former high-ranking intelligence official who served as a representative on the UAP Task Force. Grusch recently became a whistleblower, alleging he has provided Congress and the Intelligence Community Inspector General with classified information about a deeply covert UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program.
• Ryan Graves: A retired F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot and the executive director of Americans for Safe Aerospace. Graves spoke on behalf of dozens of commercial and military pilots who have encountered UAPs, emphasizing the urgent flight safety issue these objects represent. He testified that for his squadron, UAP sightings were “an open secret” and an almost daily occurrence.
• David Fravor: A retired U.S. Navy Commander and former squadron leader. Fravor is famous for his firsthand visual encounter with the “Tic Tac” UAP during a 2004 training exercise off the coast of California. His calm and detailed recounting of an object that demonstrated physics-defying capabilities has been a cornerstone of the modern UAP discussion.

Their combined testimony painted a picture of a phenomenon that is not only real but is actively being observed by our most advanced sensors and experienced pilots—and is allegedly being covered up by elements within the government.

Bombshell Allegations: Biologics, Cover-ups, and Retaliation

While the entire hearing was significant, the testimony from David Grusch contained the most explosive claims. Under oath, he made several shocking assertions that left the committee room silent.

Most notably, when asked if the U.S. government was in possession of crashed UAPs, Grusch stated that the U.S. likely has been aware of “non-human” activity since the 1930s. He further claimed that during his official duties, he was informed of a “multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program.”

When pressed by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on whether these retrieved craft had pilots, Grusch stated that “biologics came with some of these recoveries.” He clarified that the term used was “non-human” and that this was the assessment of people with direct knowledge of the program whom he had interviewed.

Grusch also alleged that he knows of “people who have been harmed or injured” in the course of government efforts to conceal this information. He described facing “very brutal” retaliation after coming forward as a whistleblower, a claim that deeply concerned committee members focused on oversight and accountability.

Commander Fravor’s testimony provided a direct, firsthand account to back up the abstract claims. He described the “Tic Tac” object he engaged with in 2004, noting its complete lack of wings or visible propulsion. “The technology that we faced was far superior to anything that we had,” Fravor stated, describing how the object dropped from 28,000 feet to sea level in less than a second. “There’s nothing we have that can do that.”

What Are the US Congress’s Next Steps on UAP Transparency?

The hearing concluded with a strong bipartisan commitment to further action. Members of the **US Congress** from both parties expressed a desire to grant Grusch access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to hear the classified details he was unable to discuss in an open session.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) highlighted the core issue: “The public has a right to know about technologies of unknown origins, non-human intelligence, and unexplainable phenomena.” There was a clear consensus that the current level of stonewalling from the Pentagon is unacceptable. Many lawmakers are now looking for ways to compel more data from agencies like the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the official DoD entity for UAP investigation.

Next steps will likely include:

• Further Hearings: Committee members plan to bring in more witnesses, potentially including those with direct, firsthand knowledge that Grusch has alluded to.
• Legislation: There is growing support for legislation that would create a secure and protected process for other whistleblowers to come forward without fear of retaliation.
• Subpoena Power: The possibility of using subpoenas to compel testimony and the release of documents from the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies is now firmly on the table.

This landmark hearing was not an end, but a beginning. The sworn testimony has officially entered the congressional record, forcing a conversation that can no longer be dismissed. The **US Congress** has signaled its intent to pursue this issue until it gets answers, transforming the landscape of the UAP topic for years to come.