"It is very unusual indeed for an event like this to happen and this will be the first time an open hearing regarding the UFO phenomenon has been held in Congress in over five decades." via unexplained-mysteries Image Credit: US Navy The hearing - which will focus on the potential security risks - will reportedly feature the testimony of two Pentagon officials. Set to take place on May 17th, the hearing will take place in front of a subcommittee of the House Intelligence Committee and will be chaired by California Rep. Adam Schiff. It is very unusual indeed for an event like this to happen and this will be the first time an open hearing regarding the UFO phenomenon has been held in Congress in over five decades. Speaking to the New York Times, Schiff stated that the hearing will explore "one of the great mysteries of our time" and will "break the cycle of excessive secrecy and speculation with truth and transparency." There will also be an emphasis on the national security and flight