Person

Robert Garcia

Democratic Representative from California; ranking minority member in 2023

2023–2024 · Congress · Politician

Democratic Representative from California, he was the ranking minority member at the July 26, 2023 hearing, where he asked Grusch whether the government possesses UAP. He also questioned Elizondo in 2024; after the ICIG briefing of January 2024 he said he wanted much more information, while acknowledging that those present had received new information.

Documented authority

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Credentials 2/2

The congressional term is documented by primary sources.

Direct access not applicable

Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.

Evidence provided not applicable

Not applicable: does not advance claims of their own on UAP facts.

Claims track record not applicable

The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.

Conflicts of interest not applicable

The sources consulted do not document financial interests tied to the topic.

Sources

1. Transcript of the House hearing of July 26, 2023 (GovInfo) (primary source)
2. Transcript of the House hearing of November 13, 2024 (GovInfo) (primary source)
3. CBS News, January 13, 2024: the ICIG's closed-door briefing (press)

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