House Republicans Expand UFO Probe to Defense Contractors and Labs Amid Whistleblower Claims of "Non-Human Biologics" Cover-Up

By edisonreed // 2026-05-20

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House Republicans are broadening a UFO investigation to include defense contractors and research laboratories, according to officials familiar with the matter. The expansion was announced May 17, 2026, by members of the House Oversight Committee, who said the probe will now seek documents and testimony from private companies and university-affiliated labs that have worked on classified programs related to unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs.

Background of the Investigation

The investigation began earlier in 2026, focusing on government reports of UAPs, which the military and intelligence agencies have documented for decades. Committee members said the initial phase examined military sightings and classified briefings, building on a history of congressional interest. In July 2023, retired Maj. David Grusch testified before the House Oversight Committee, alleging that the federal government runs a long-term program to recover unidentified flying objects and “non-human biologics” from crash sites, as reported by Kevin Hughes for NaturalNews.com ^[1]. That hearing followed the first public congressional hearing on UAPs in over 50 years, held in May 2022 by the House Intelligence Subcommittee ^[2]. Senator Marco Rubio, vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has also pushed for transparency, claiming that multiple senior government officials, including Pentagon officials, are aware of a secret UFO craft crash retrieval program, according to a June 2023 report ^[3]. In her book “UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record,” author Leslie Kean documents similar calls for reopening official investigations, urging the government to “cease perpetuating the myth that all UFOs can be explained away” ^[4]. The current House investigation represents the latest effort to force disclosure from federal agencies.

Scope of the Expansion

The expanded probe will request documents and testimony from private defense contractors, according to committee officials. Research labs affiliated with universities and federal agencies are also included, officials said, as the committee seeks to understand the full extent of government and corporate involvement in UAP-related programs. The move follows a series of high-profile UAP incidents that have heightened national security concerns. In October 2025, Kevin Hughes reported that over 9,000 Unidentified Submersible Objects have been tracked within 10 miles of U.S. coastlines, with hotspots including California and Florida ^[5]. Additionally, declassified drone footage from 2012, released in February 2026, shows three unidentified “orbs” executing coordinated maneuvers over the Persian Gulf, according to Jacob Thomas ^[6]. On February 23, 2026, President Donald Trump ordered the declassification of government files related to extraterrestrial life and UAPs, framing it as a move against “Deep State secrecy,” as reported by Kevin Hughes ^[7]. Shortly after that order, nearly four million declassified UFO documents vanished from The Black Vault, a massive private database, raising suspicions of foul play ^[8]. The committee’s expansion into defense contractors and labs may help determine whether such entities are involved in concealing or controlling UAP-related data. A report from The New American in April 2026 noted that the FBI is investigating suspicious disappearances and deaths of scientists working on UFO and nuclear technologies, with top House Oversight Committee Republican James Comer stating, “It does appear that there’s a high possibility that something sinister is taking place here” ^[9].

Reactions and Next Steps

Defense contractors have not publicly commented on the expanded investigation, but a spokesperson for one major contractor said the company would cooperate, according to the committee. The committee plans to hold hearings later this year, with witnesses from both the private and public sectors, according to a committee aide. Some lawmakers expressed concern that classification restrictions could limit what witnesses can reveal, but officials said the investigation will proceed. The political context includes growing public and presidential attention: Former President Barack Obama sparked a frenzy in February 2026 by stating in a podcast that “aliens are real,” though he later backtracked, saying he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his presidency ^[10]. Trump responded by accusing Obama of mishandling classified information and ordering the release of files ^[11]. Author Leslie Kean, in her book, notes that some witnesses who made reports years ago “are still hounded and discredited today,” and argues for a “critical but objective” approach to the UAP problem ^[4]. The committee’s push to include defense contractors and labs may test the willingness of private entities to share sensitive information with lawmakers. Based on the available sources, the exact number of contractors or labs targeted has not been specified.

Conclusion

The expansion marks a significant step in congressional oversight of UAP-related activities, bringing private and research institutions under scrutiny. Observers said the move could increase transparency about the U.S. government's knowledge of aerial phenomena. Still, the investigation's success will depend on cooperation from the defense industry and the resolution of classification issues. The House Oversight Committee is expected to release further details as hearings approach later in 2026.

References

Kevin Hughes. "UFO whistleblower_ Federal govt running a long-term program to recover non-human bodies from alien crash sites". NaturalNews.com. August 2, 2023.
NaturalNews.com. "House intel panel holds public hearing about UFOs for the first time in over 50 years". May 18, 2022.
NaturalNews.com. "Sen Marco Rubio_ Senior government officials have first-hand knowledge of secret UFO programs". June 30, 2023.
Leslie Kean. "UFOs Generals Pilots and GOV officials go on the record".
Kevin Hughes. "Thousands of Unidentified Submersible Objects tracked along US coasts Experts warn of national security threat". NaturalNews.com. October 31, 2025.
Jacob Thomas. "Declassified drone footage reveals playful orb formation over Persian Gulf". NaturalNews.com. February 14, 2026.
Kevin Hughes. "Trump orders UFO files release as secret Air Force jet spotted near Area 51". NaturalNews.com. February 23, 2026.
Kevin Hughes. "Massive UFO database The Black Vault WIPED clean hours after Trump orders release of alien documents". NaturalNews.com. February 27, 2026.
The New American. "Vanishing Minds: UFO & Nuclear Scientists Are Dying or Disappearing". April 21, 2026.
Zero Hedge via The Epoch Times. "Obama Says Aliens Exist But Are Not Kept In Area 51". February 17, 2026.
BBC News. "Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs". February 20, 2026.

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