Senate Reception For Advancing UAP Disclosure
In a significant gathering at the United States Senate, occurring shortly after the joint hearing of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs titled 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth' on November 13, leaders across national security, science, and government convened to discuss the advancement of UAP transparency and disclosure.
The reception, sponsored by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), brought together congressional staffers, defense experts, and scientific researchers for a focused dialogue on this critical initiative. Featured speakers included former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) Luis Elizondo and former Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet, alongside remarks from Senator Rounds and Representative Burlison, highlighting the bipartisan commitment to understanding and addressing UAP-related challenges.
Note: This event was originally published under our former name, UAP Disclosure Fund.
Mike Rounds
Senator, Member, Senate Armed Services Committee, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Senator Rounds discusses bipartisan efforts toward UAP transparency, highlighting his collaboration with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023. He addresses the challenges of inter-agency coordination, emphasizes the importance of science-driven approaches to UAP research, and reflects on efforts to establish a UAP records review board. The Senator concludes by recognizing Luis Elizondo's contributions to UAP transparency and congressional oversight, presenting him with a framed copy of enacted UAP legislation.
Luis Elizondo
Former Head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, Department of Defense; Former Director, National Programs Special Management Staff, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
In his remarks, Luis Elizondo emphasizes the bipartisan nature of UAP transparency efforts while reflecting on the importance of combating corruption to preserve democracy. He acknowledges the contributions of various lawmakers, journalists, and fellow advocates in advancing UAP disclosure, including Ryan Graves' historic public testimony. Elizondo concludes by highlighting the UAP Disclosure Fund's mission to provide pro bono legal support for whistleblowers and facilitate congressional communications.
Timothy Gallaudet
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.); Former Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; Former Acting Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Former NOAA Administrator Tim Gallaudet discusses the significant implications of UAP activity, emphasizing national security concerns and aviation safety risks in relation to the $900 billion defense budget. He acknowledges the contributions of Luis Elizondo, Ryan Graves, and others in advancing UAP transparency, while criticizing executive branch non-disclosure policies. Gallaudet concludes by highlighting potential technological opportunities that could emerge from open UAP research and collaboration with universities and the private sector.
Eric Burlison
Representative, Member, Oversight and Accountability