UFO to UAP

Recent discussions and hearings in the U.S. Congress on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) have reignited public and governmental interest in this enigmatic topic. A notable hearing on November 13, 2024, featured testimonies from experts and whistleblowers, including former Navy officials and a former intelligence officer. Witnesses alleged the existence of secretive government programs focused on retrieving and analyzing non-human craft, claims that the Department of Defense has neither confirmed nor substantiated【6】【7】.

Additionally, legislative developments like the *Safe Airspace for Americans Act* have been introduced to protect pilots who report UAP sightings from professional repercussions. This aims to encourage transparency and facilitate national security assessments. Discussions also addressed unresolved incidents like the 2004 USS Nimitz encounter, highlighting ongoing gaps in explaining UAP activity【6】【7】.

Although many questions remain unanswered, these hearings mark significant progress toward public accountability and transparency in the investigation of UAP phenomena.