U.S. Capitol hosts landmark UAP disclosure forum

On June 25 2026 the Disclosure Forum 2026—branded “Humanity at the Edge of Discovery”—was held in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building. Senators, House members, scientists, former national‑security officials and journalists attended, including Sens. Mike Rounds and Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Organizers framed the event as a policy‑focused discussion of the implications of unidentified anomalous phenomena for science, national security, religion and markets, rather than a quest for proof of their existence. Mainstream coverage was limited, but the gathering marked a rare formal congressional setting for UAP debate.

In parallel, the documentary "Hangar 18 Files: The Lost UFO Encounters" was released, presenting alleged whistle‑blower testimony, military leaks and claims that governments have acknowledged extraterrestrial presence. The film encourages public demand for full atmospheric transparency and portrays a narrative of hidden aerospace projects and potential technology exchanges. Both the Capitol forum and the film reflect a growing cultural and political focus on UAP disclosure worldwide.