The US Congress held a landmark panel on unidentified anomalous phenomena, commonly known as UFOs, signalling a serious acknowledgment that these mysterious sightings warrant scrutiny at the highest levels of government.

The panel featured witnesses who shared their encounters with objects defying physics and raised concerns about potential national security threats. While the hearing did not provide concrete evidence of alien life, it highlighted the need for greater transparency from the military regarding UAPs.

Witnesses, including retired US Navy commander David Fravor and ex-Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch, recounted their experiences with unexplained objects. They emphasized the need for a reporting process to encourage military personnel and the public to report sightings without fear of retaliation.

The hearing demonstrated that investigating UFOs, now referred to as UAPs, has become a bipartisan issue in Congress. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for investigations and military transparency. The issue has gained momentum since 2017 when The New York Times reported the existence of a secret Pentagon program to investigate UAPs, and subsequent videos showing unexplained encounters were published.

While the hearing focused on serious questioning about UAPs, some skepticism was expressed by a few lawmakers regarding extraterrestrial activity. The public embrace of UFOs as a policy issue has rapidly evolved, moving from secretive meetings to televised panels, reflecting growing interest and concern about these unidentified phenomena.