Source of his official role
Rep. Eric Burlison was officially listed as a Republican member of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets before the Sept. 9, 2025 hearing on UAP transparency and whistleblower protection.12
Role in the Sept. 9, 2025 hearing
The Oversight hearing page records the hearing title, date, and witness structure, while the Government Publishing Office transcript identifies Burlison as present in the Task Force lineup and participating in questioning.34 The wrap-up materials also show him pressing members about internal protocols, cross-agency documentation, and procedures for credible UAP reporting.5
Other official 2025–Feb 2026 evidence trail
Burlison submitted the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act as a FY 2026 NDAA amendment proposal in late August 2025 and continued to produce official committee-related materials through early 2026.67 Through Feb. 2026, Oversight committee records show continued public hearing activity on the same page list and active House releases from Burlison, indicating ongoing oversight and legislative work in that period.89