Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) is a leading congressional voice for UAP transparency, author of the UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection Acts. Here's his record.
Tim Burchett is a Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd District and one of the most vocal congressional advocates for UAP transparency. He helped drive the landmark 2023 House Oversight UAP hearing and has authored multiple standalone UAP transparency and whistleblower-protection bills.
What is Tim Burchett's role in UAP legislation?
Burchett sits on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and its Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets. He was a central figure in organizing the July 26, 2023 Oversight UAP hearing. In May 2024 he introduced the UAP Transparency Act, which would direct the President to require all federal agencies to release UAP-related documents within 270 days, and in November 2024 he introduced the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act. Both are introduced bills, not enacted law. He has framed the effort as forcing government transparency rather than "finding little green men."
Notable Testimonies
- Helped organize the July 26, 2023 House Oversight UAP hearing.
- Introduced the UAP Transparency Act (May 2024).
- Introduced the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act (November 2024).
Testimonies & Hearings
Frequently Asked Questions
What has Tim Burchett done on UAPs?
He helped organize the 2023 House UAP hearing and introduced the UAP Transparency Act and the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act (both introduced, not yet law).
What is the UAP Transparency Act?
Burchett's bill directing federal agencies to release UAP documents within 270 days of enactment.