Lawmakers and whistleblowers converged on Capitol Hill Tuesday to escalate demands for government transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena, with a former intelligence officer alleging the United States has knowledge of several distinct extraterrestrial life forms.
David Grusch, who first went public in 2023 with claims of recovered non-human vehicles, told a gathering at the U.S. Capitol that the government is aware of multiple kinds of alien beings, varying in complexity. The event, organized by advocates for disclosure, pressed for the release of classified files and stronger protections for those who come forward.
Representative Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, called on the White House to grant immunity to whistleblowers willing to disclose the locations of recovered UFOs and advanced technology. “For decades, the American people have been treated like children, told there are government secrets they just don’t get to know,” said Representative Eric Burlison, a Missouri Republican, who described receiving a “Tom Clancy-style dead drop” of information in his office.
Burlison urged President Donald Trump to waive all nondisclosure agreements for UFO whistleblowers, echoing concerns that secrecy has stifled congressional oversight. The push comes amid broader debates about government transparency, including Trump administration policies that have expanded NDAs and reduced federal workforce, raising alarms about accountability.
Representative Jared Moskowitz, a Florida Democrat, declared, “Disclosure today, disclosure tomorrow. The American people deserve to know.” The bipartisan group also demanded the release of records related to the 1996 Varginha incident in Brazil, where witnesses reported contact with sentient non-human beings that were allegedly transported to the United States.
Grusch emphasized that the issue transcends curiosity about extraterrestrial life, citing national security risks posed by unexplained aerial phenomena. “The topics that we’re discussing here today go beyond life in the universe,” he said, accusing political appointees of failing to comply with existing disclosure laws.
Representative Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican, dismissed government attempts to limit access, joking that if lawmakers toured Area 51, “all they would get is a T-shirt” because sensitive material would be moved. The coalition is urging Congress and the Trump administration to advance legislation strengthening whistleblower protections and releasing additional records.
While the Pentagon insists it has been transparent about UAP investigations, advocates argue that key documents remain classified despite years of hearings and testimony. Some lawmakers have accused federal agencies of withholding information from Congress, allegations the agencies deny. This standoff has fueled a broader debate over secrecy, especially as GOP lawmakers openly defy Trump on multiple fronts, complicating efforts to enforce oversight.
Organizers say the campaign will continue to press for full disclosure, framing the fight as a test of whether the government can be trusted to share what it knows about unexplained phenomena.
