In July 2023, former U.S. intelligence official David Grusch testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee that he and others were subjected to threats, retaliation, and what he described as “administrative terrorism” for attempting to disclose information about deeply classified UAP programs, including crash retrieval and reverse-engineering efforts.

Then, in November 2024, former Pentagon official Luis Elizondo testified before Congress, confirming that retaliation against individuals raising UAP concerns persisted despite existing whistleblower statutes and internal reporting mechanisms.

Finally, in September 2025, additional witnesses, Dylan Borland and Jeff Nuccetelli, reinforced the same conclusion. Their testimony described professional retaliation, intimidation, and institutional obstruction, extending beyond government employees to contractors and program-adjacent personnel.

Separately, Matthew Brown, author of the Immaculate Constellation report, has publicly warned that whistleblower reprisals are systemic rather than exceptional. His statements describe a culture in which individuals who attempt lawful disclosure face informal punishment, career derailment, and sustained pressure to remain silent.

Across three years and multiple hearings, the message has been consistent: Current whistleblower protections are failing in practice.

As a result, dozens of additional individuals with firsthand knowledge of UAP programs remain silent—not because they lack information, but because they lack protection.

Enough is enough.

The New Paradigm Institute has drafted the Enhanced UAP Whistleblower Protection Act of 2026 to close enforcement gaps, prohibit retaliation, and ensure safe, lawful testimony before Congress.

Contact your members of Congress today. Tell them to protect whistleblowers, uphold oversight, and defend the public’s right to know.