Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) is the ranking Democrat on House Oversight, which leads UAP investigations. Here's his documented role in UAP transparency.
Robert Garcia is a Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 42nd District and, since June 2025, the Ranking Member of the full House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform — the committee that leads congressional UAP investigations. He has provided bipartisan support for UAP transparency.
What is Robert Garcia's role in UAP?
Garcia delivered the ranking-member opening statement at the July 26, 2023 House Oversight UAP hearing, emphasizing openness and public trust, and he previously served as ranking member on the relevant Oversight subcommittee and the declassification task force. As full-committee ranking member he has said he remains "very interested" in UAP, though day-to-day UAP hearing duties have increasingly been handled by other members. UAP Ledger presents him as a supportive senior overseer rather than a lead UAP legislator.
Notable Testimonies
- Ranking-member opening statement at the July 26, 2023 House Oversight UAP hearing.
- Former ranking member on the Oversight subcommittee and declassification task force.
- Ranking Member of the full House Oversight Committee since June 2025.
Testimonies & Hearings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Garcia's role in UAP?
He is the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, which leads UAP investigations, and has supported UAP transparency at hearings.
Does Robert Garcia lead UAP hearings?
He provides senior bipartisan oversight; specific UAP hearings have often been led by the committee's task force.