The House Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Caucus now counts 44 members, making it one of the fastest-growing bipartisan caucuses in the 119th Congress.
The caucus, originally formed with 12 members in early 2025, has seen a surge in enrollment driven by a series of classified briefings, whistleblower testimony, and growing constituent demand for transparency on UAP matters.
Bipartisan Composition
The 44-member caucus draws roughly equally from both parties, with members spanning the ideological spectrum from the Congressional Progressive Caucus to the House Freedom Caucus. This bipartisan composition has proven strategically valuable, insulating UAP oversight from the partisan dynamics that typically stall legislative action.
Legislative Agenda
The caucus has outlined a three-part legislative agenda for the remainder of the 119th Congress. First, the UAP Transparency Act, which would mandate the release of all UAP-related footage held by the Department of Defense absent a specific national security exemption approved by the Gang of Eight. Second, a permanent inspector general for UAP programs with independent subpoena authority. Third, protections for current and former government employees who wish to disclose information about UAP programs to Congress.
Impact on Pentagon Cooperation
Defense officials have privately acknowledged that the caucus’s growing size has shifted the political calculus around UAP disclosure. With 44 members — enough to influence committee assignments and floor votes — the caucus now represents a constituency that Pentagon leadership cannot afford to ignore.