Bill · H.R. 5060· House(119-HR-5060)
UAP Whistleblower Protection Act
- Introduced
- 8/29/2025
- Last activity
- 8/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act. It gives whistleblower protections to federal workers who speak out about the use of federal taxpayer money to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material. The bill covers federal civilian employees, FBI workers, and members of the armed forces. It also provides these protections to Department of Defense contractors, federal civilian contractors, and the intelligence community. By holding officials accountable, it ensures workers can report on these specific topics without fear of retaliation.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
The bill explicitly promotes government transparency and accountability by safeguarding federal workers reporting on UAP funding.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+6
Safeguards federal personnel from retaliation when making specific disclosures.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
Provides formal whistleblower protections safeguarding personnel from unwarranted adverse actions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This provision protects Federal Civilian Employees when they disclose information about the use of federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material, which lets workers report on government spending without losing their jobs or facing punishment.
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Section 2(b): This provision gives whistleblower protections to FBI personnel who disclose details regarding the use of federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material, helping keep government agencies transparent to the people.
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Section 2(c): This part protects members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractors when they report on the use of federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material, ensuring that defense workers can speak up safely.
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Section 2(d): This section covers Federal Civilian Contractors, protecting them from retaliation if they disclose information about the use of federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material.
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Section 2(e): This provision extends protections to the Intelligence Community when workers disclose the use of federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material, holding elected and appointed officials accountable to the public they serve.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+8Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Due Process+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida