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The recent joint hearing held by the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation alongside the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs focused on the transparency of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). The hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth" scrutinized the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community's lack of openness regarding UAP-related programs. This includes undisclosed spending and national security implications tied to UAP encounters at U.S. military installations.

Rear Admiral Dr. Tim Gallaudet (Ret.) emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “There is a national security need for more UAP transparency as well. In 2025, the U.S. will spend over $900 billion on national defense, yet we still have an incomplete understanding of what is in our airspace…the failure of the Executive Branch to share UAP information with Congress is an infringement on the legislative branch that undermines separation powers and may be creating a constitutional crisis.”

Michael Shellenberger, Founder of Public, highlighted concerns about government transparency: “There is, however, a growing body of evidence that the government is not being transparent about what it knows about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), formerly called UFOs."

Chairwoman Nancy Mace expressed concerns about taxpayer funds used for UAP research: “I obviously would like to know how much taxpayers are spending on this. You have the right to know."

Rep. Glenn Grothman addressed instances of UAP incursions at military bases: “I suppose hypothetically, you could have incursions over just regular airports," he said.

Mr. Elizondo responded to inquiries from Rep. William Timmons regarding increased sightings over military bases: “Great question... Yes, it is possible that there is an increase in frequency but there is also a heightened awareness now."

Rep. Andy Biggs questioned DoD's tendency to overclassify information related to UAPs: “What I really want to get to," he asked.

In response, Mr. Elizondo explained that when answers are lacking, silence becomes preferable: “Correct.”