House Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC), founded in 1946, is a U.S. government standing committee of the House of Representatives responsible for overseeing defense policy, military readiness, and Department of Defense activities. In UAP/UFO research, HASC has demanded access to classified UAP videos and files, citing special access program rules limiting disclosure to its members. It played a key role in establishing the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) via the 2022 NDAA for UAP detection and investigation, though AARO's budget remains classified, hindering oversight. HASC addresses national security implications of UAP incursions at military sites and pushes for transparency amid whistleblower testimonies. Notable achievements include advocating rigorous inquiry into potential threats from adversarial or unknown technologies. Currently active as of 2026, it continues UAP-related scrutiny.