1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war, yet the executive branch is encroaching on this vital power without congressional approval. With tensions rapidly escalating between Israel and Iran, we must act swiftly to uphold the system of checks and balances enshrined in our founding document. The privileged resolution introduced under the War Powers Resolution provides a clear path forward to prevent unauthorized military strikes against Iran. This resolution will force a vote requiring the president to obtain congressional authorization or a formal declaration of war before any offensive action. It is a principled stance in defense of our democratic norms and the separation of powers. As representatives entrusted to speak for the people, we have a duty to assert our constitutional role as the arbiter of war. Failure to do so would be an dereliction of our sworn obligation. By passing this measure, we can ensure reasoned deliberation and restore Congress' rightful place in matters of war and peace. The precedent set by unilateral military strikes without legislative oversight is a dangerous overstep that must be checked. I urge swift passage of this resolution to safeguard our democracy and the sacred responsibility vested in us by the people.