1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

Congress must fulfill its constitutional responsibility by invoking its war powers before the United States enters another major military conflict. Decisions to initiate or significantly expand hostilities should not rest solely with the executive branch. If military action is being considered against Iran or any other country, Congress should require the administration to present clear strategic objectives, defined metrics for success, and a realistic exit strategy before authorizing further escalation. The American people deserve to know the mission, its goals, its costs, and how it will end. Recent reporting has indicated that senior military officials have also weighed the readiness implications of major operations, including concerns about munitions inventories. These factors reinforce the need for congressional oversight and informed debate before committing the nation to another potentially prolonged conflict. Please support efforts to ensure Congress exercises its constitutional war powers and insists on clear objectives, accountability, and a defined strategy before authorizing expanded military action.