MUFON’s Executive Director, Dave MacDonald, conducted a productive visit to Washington, D.C., on September 17-19th, meeting with legislators from both parties, including members of the House Oversight Committee, who are anticipated to participate in upcoming hearings this November.
MUFON engaged with several vital congressional offices, including:
- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s Office (R-SC-01)
- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s Office (D-MA-07)
- Congresswoman Lisa McClain’s Office (R-MI-09)
- Congressman Clay Higgins’ Office (R-LA-3)
- Congressman Tim Burchett’s Office (R-TN-2)
- Congressman Andy Biggs’ Office (R-AZ-5)
- Congressman Pat Fallon’s Office (R-TX-04)
- Congressman Gerry Connolly’s Office (D-VA-11)
- Congressman Robert Garcia’s Office (D-CA-42)
In these meetings, MUFON provided legislators with detailed case information and firsthand witness accounts to reinforce the credibility and importance of the upcoming hearings. As the nation’s largest and oldest organization in this field, MUFON’s extensive records and longstanding expertise are positioned to be a crucial asset in these discussions. MUFON remains committed to acting as the primary civilian authority on UAP reporting and aims to be the leading source of reliable data and analysis in all related legislative activities.
Key topics of conversation included
- MUFONS role as a subject matter expert,
- The value of comprehensive civilian reporting and
- The need for inclusive UAP data collection incorporates both government and civilian perspectives.
