Democratic congressman from Indiana. Then-chair of the House Intelligence subcommittee that held the 2022 public UAP hearing, the first such hearing in 50 years.
Rep. André Carson is a United States Congressman who chaired the first open congressional hearing on UAP in over 50 years during the May 2022 House Intelligence subcommittee session. His connection to the phenomenon centers on his efforts to destigmatize the reporting process for military aviators and intelligence personnel across the armed services. Carson's key contribution is his formalization of the investigative process within the House, demanding transparency from the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. He has consistently argued that unidentified anomalies represent potential threats that require rigorous, stigma-free scientific analysis. His leadership provided a crucial platform for the Pentagon to publicly address the reality of the UAP issue.