David Grusch is a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and whistleblower who gained major public attention in 2023 for his claims about government secrecy surrounding UFOs (or UAPs — Unidentified Aerial Phenomena).
In June 2023, Grusch went public with explosive allegations:
He claimed the U.S. government and its defense contractors have recovered “non-human” craft — in other words, crashed UFOs.
He also alleged the existence of secret programs that are reverse-engineering alien technology.
He said these programs are being hidden from Congress and the public, violating proper oversight laws.
In July 2023, Grusch testified under oath before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, alongside two other former military pilots, Ryan Graves and David Fravor.
He stated he had spoken to officials with direct knowledge of “non-human biologics” recovered from crash sites.
Importantly, Grusch said he had not personally seen these materials, but was told about them by colleagues with firsthand experience.
Background: U.S. Air Force veteran, served in intelligence and operations.
Congressional Testimony: In September 2025, Borland testified before the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).
Claims:
Witnessed a 100-foot equilateral triangle-shaped craft take off from Langley Air Force Base in 2012.
Reported obstruction and reprisals in his career after reporting UAP sightings.
Has direct knowledge of legacy UAP programs operating without proper congressional oversight.
Written Testimony: His full testimony is available here: Borland Written Testimony PDF
Media Coverage:
Borland has been interviewed and cited in multiple outlets regarding UAPs and government secrecy, emphasizing the need for full transparency and declassification.
Public Presence:
He shares insights and updates on UAP-related issues via social media and interviews.
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act (2023 or 2024 version).
Presumption of Disclosure
Government records concerning UAPs (or technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence) would carry a default presumption that they should be disclosed publicly, unless there is a compelling national security justification not to. Wikipedia+4newparadigminstitute.org+4Senate Democratic Leadership+4
Centralized Collection at the National Archives
The amendment would establish a dedicated UAP Records Collection at the National Archives, where all relevant federal records would be cataloged, preserved, and, where allowable, released to the public. Inside Government Contracts+5Senate Democratic Leadership+5Senate Democratic Leadership+5
Review Board & Oversight Mechanisms
The proposal envisions an independent Review Board composed of non-partisan experts that would evaluate whether records should be disclosed or, in some cases, postponed (i.e., withheld or redacted) under strict criteria. Inside Government Contracts+3Senate Democratic Leadership+3newparadigminstitute.org+3
Controlled Disclosure Plan
For records whose full disclosure might be harmful (e.g. revealing sensitive intelligence methods or national security secrets), there’d be mechanisms for postponement, but with periodic review and obligations to downgrade or declassify over time. NYU Journal of Legislation+3Senate Democratic Leadership+3newparadigminstitute.org+3
Sunset Limits / Time Limits on Withholding
The amendment generally sets a maximum period (e.g. 25 years) after which records must be fully disclosed unless there is a certifiable, serious national security reason to continue withholding.
Strengths / Potential Benefits:
It would force greater accountability and oversight of governmental UAP programs.
It establishes a structured, legal pathway for declassification and public access.
The presumption of disclosure sets a stronger standard than the current system, which often errs toward secrecy.
Criticisms / Weaknesses:
The “postponement” and “national security” exemptions can be broad, giving agencies room to withhold or heavily redact sensitive records.
Private contractors and non-government entities that hold UAP-related materials may have less obligation to comply, especially if the law doesn’t impose strong enforcement powers on them.
Implementation and timely disclosure may be slow, due to resource constraints and bureaucratic resistance.
Some analysts argue that, in practice, many records may remain hidden or heavily redacted, so the law might not deliver full “disclosure” in a way satisfaction-minded UFO / UAP proponents hope.
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