1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to exercise Congress's constitutional authority as a coequal branch of government and provide meaningful oversight of executive actions that are harming American families and our national security. Recent military escalations demonstrate the urgent need for congressional action. According to recent reports, the United States has conducted extensive strikes on Iran's military infrastructure, sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, and attacked an Iranian drone carrier. A deadly blast at an Iranian school has been linked to a U.S. airstrike. These military operations appear to be expanding without adequate congressional authorization or public debate about their strategic objectives and potential consequences. Meanwhile, American families are struggling with rising prices and increasing unemployment. These economic pressures are being compounded by policy decisions that lack proper legislative scrutiny. The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse and the authority to declare war precisely to prevent unchecked executive action during times of crisis. I am particularly concerned that Congress has abdicated its responsibility to debate and authorize military action. The expansion of military operations in the Middle East and Indian Ocean represents a significant escalation that could draw the United States into a broader regional conflict. Russia has reportedly provided Iran with information to strike U.S. military assets, demonstrating how quickly these situations can spiral beyond control. I urge you to demand full briefings on current military operations, reassert Congress's war powers authority, and hold hearings on the economic impact of current policies on working families. The American people deserve representatives who will stand up for constitutional governance regardless of which party controls the White House. Will you commit to using your legislative authority to provide meaningful oversight and push back against policies that are harming your constituents?