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U.S. Representative Tim Burchett has introduced legislation that could dramatically reshape how the government handles reports of unexplained aerial objects. On April 6, 2026, the Tennessee Republican filed H.R. 8197 to shut down the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, known as AARO, within 60 days of the bill becoming law.

The measure would scatter AARO’s duties across other parts of the Department of Defense instead of keeping everything in one place. It also blocks the creation of any new centralized office inside the Pentagon or the Director of National Intelligence that would control all UAP investigations. Supporters say this move stops any single agency from acting as a gatekeeper that might hide or downplay findings.

AARO was launched in 2022 to scientifically examine strange sightings reported by pilots, sailors, and radar systems in the air, sea, space, and on land. While the office promised open, evidence-based answers, many longtime UAP researchers and some lawmakers argue it has focused more on quick explanations than on truly puzzling cases. Whistleblowers have claimed the military possesses technology and materials not made on Earth, yet public AARO reports have often described most incidents as ordinary objects or sensor glitches.

Burchett, who co-chairs a bipartisan group pushing for clearer answers on these phenomena, has reviewed classified briefings he says would keep most Americans awake at night. He believes spreading responsibility will make it harder for any one office to control the story and easier for genuine discoveries to reach the public. Critics of the bill worry that without a central hub, important data could get lost between agencies.

As public interest in UAP grows—with polls showing most Americans suspect we are not alone—this bill signals a fresh push toward openness. Whether it passes remains uncertain, but it marks another step by Congress to demand real transparency on one of the most intriguing mysteries of our time.

In a major step for openness on unexplained sky and ocean activity, a congressional task force is pressing the Department of Defense to hand over 46 secret high-quality UAP videos no later than April 14, 2026. These are not blurry amateur clips but professional military recordings using full-color cameras, radar tracking, and thermal sensors.

Insiders describe footage of enormous underwater objects the size of football fields racing at 500 knots, glowing spherical orbs plunging in and out of the sea, and groups of craft flying in formation over the Persian Gulf. Sources say the videos left officials stunned, showing movement and technology that appears far beyond known human craft. Specific requests include a 2022 Iran formation, a 2021 Syrian instant-acceleration event, and cigar-shaped objects spotted in 2022.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, chair of the House Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets, sent an official letter on March 31 to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth citing national security threats from UAP in restricted airspace and whistleblower tips about hidden records at the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office. While Pentagon reports have repeatedly found no proof of extraterrestrial origins, this demand builds on years of pilot sightings, radar data, and congressional hearings pushing for real answers.

President Trump has also directed agencies to declassify UAP files, adding to the momentum. On the latest Joe Rogan Experience podcast, comedian Duncan Trussell highlighted the story, calling the videos the ones that “blew their minds” and saying Congress now wants everyone to see them. He suggested this could be the moment that leaves zero doubt we are not alone.

As the deadline approaches, release could trigger fresh scientific study and public debate about non-human intelligence. Skeptics note possible human tech or sensor glitches, yet supporters view it as overdue disclosure of phenomena long kept secret.

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett delivered a stark warning in a fresh interview: full public disclosure on UFOs is not coming anytime soon. “We will not have UFO disclosure—they don’t want it out,” he said. The reason, according to Burchett, is that the matter runs “too deep and too strong.” Officials will hide behind military intelligence classifications, insisting release would weaken national security.

Yet Burchett, a vocal lawmaker who has led multiple pushes for openness, promised to keep fighting. “I’m gonna keep busting their ass on it though. I’m gonna keep fighting.” He has co-sponsored the UAP Transparency Act to force declassification of all federal records on these mysterious sightings and joined congressional hearings where witnesses described unexplained craft defying known physics.

Official Pentagon reviews claim no proof of extraterrestrial tech or alien visitors, but Burchett and other insiders say classified briefings reveal far more disturbing details that would keep ordinary people up at night. Decades of pilot reports, radar data, and military encounters remain unexplained, leading many experts and citizens to question whether limited investigations truly tell the whole story.

Frustration is growing across the public. Advocates argue the “weakens our military” excuse has delayed truth for 80 years and urge Congress to cut funding for secretive programs until everything is released. They insist basic facts about what flies in our skies belong to the people, not locked away by unelected gatekeepers.

As Burchett continues his battle, the episode highlights a widening gap between government secrecy and the public’s right to know. Greater openness, supporters say, would rebuild trust instead of eroding it.

Purple orb video I took in NC with my big camera in Apple pro Resolution. Thank you to Peter Osborne at Truth in Focus for doing the video enhancement.