The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, in collaboration with the newly established UAP Disclosure Fund (UAPDF), will host a significant congressional briefing titled “Understanding UAP: Science, National Security & Innovation” on May 1, 2025.

The open event aims to provide a science-driven perspective on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), formerly known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and explore their implications across various critical sectors.

Scheduled to commence at 11:30 am Eastern Time in Room 2247 of the Rayburn House Office Building, the briefing will feature Members of Congress alongside leading experts from science, defense, and technology.

Discussions will delve into the multifaceted nature of UAP, examining their relevance to scientific understanding, national security concerns, and potential avenues for technological innovation.

Organizers emphasize the timely nature of this briefing, noting that the increasing sophistication in aerospace, energy, and artificial intelligence has elevated the study of UAP from a peripheral topic to one of central importance.