Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett (born 1964) is a U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district and has served since 2019. He has become one of the most vocal congressional advocates of UAP transparency, repeatedly criticising the Pentagon for obstruction and cover-up of UAP information and pushing for expanded congressional oversight of UAP-related programs. In July 2023 he was one of the central organisers of the House Oversight Committee's UAP hearing featuring witnesses David Grusch, Ryan Graves and David Fravor.

• Born 1964, Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district
• In office since 2019
• Most vocal congressional advocate of UAP transparency
• Repeatedly criticises the Pentagon for obstruction and cover-up of UAP information
• Pushes for expanded congressional oversight of UAP programs
• Central organiser of the House Oversight Committee's UAP hearing in July 2023
• Witnesses at that hearing: David Grusch, Ryan Graves and David Fravor

Burchett's significance for the UAP timeline lies in the combination of permanent parliamentary presence and rhetorical sharpening: he is the lawmaker who repeats the disclosure demand in camera questions and speeches week after week until it can no longer be removed from the political daily agenda. Together with Luna and Gaetz he forms the core axis of the Republican disclosure camp in the House.