1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I am writing to demand immediate and forceful action to end U.S. involvement in the war in Iran and to oppose any forthcoming request—reported to be on the order of $200 billion—to fund its continuation. In recent days, this conflict has escalated in ways that should alarm every member of Congress. The administration has expanded the scope and intensity of U.S. military operations, including additional coordinated strikes and the repositioning of forces across the region. At the same time, officials have openly discussed the possibility of a prolonged campaign, even as no clear objectives, timeline, or exit strategy have been presented to the public or to Congress. The scale of the anticipated funding request makes the administration’s intentions unmistakable: this is not a short-term operation. It is the preparation for a sustained war. At the same time, members of Congress—including key appropriators in both parties—have publicly acknowledged that no formal request or detailed justification has been provided. There is, in effect, an expectation that Congress will approve an enormous sum of money for a war it has not authorized, without a clear accounting of how those funds would be used or how long this conflict is expected to last. That is unacceptable. Congress cannot allow itself to be reduced to a rubber stamp for an open-ended war. The Constitution is explicit: the authority to declare and fund war rests with the legislative branch. That authority is being sidelined in real time. This moment also exposes a profound hypocrisy in national priorities. While Americans are told that there is not enough funding for housing, healthcare, education, and other essential services, the administration is preparing to commit hundreds of billions of dollars to a war that lacks both public support and a clear justification. That is a political choice—and it is the wrong one. It is also important to state clearly: opposition to this war is not antisemitic, nor should it be distorted or dismissed as such. The United States is actively funding, arming, and participating in a conflict that aligns with the strategic objectives of Israel. Opposing that involvement is a matter of U.S. policy, accountability, and national interest—not identity or religion. The American public does not want another prolonged war in the Middle East. Congress has a responsibility not only to reflect that reality, but to act on it. I am calling on you to: • Publicly and unequivocally oppose any funding request for the war in Iran, including the reported $200 billion proposal. • Refuse to support any appropriations legislation that includes funding for this conflict under any circumstances. • Demand a full and public accounting of the administration’s war plan, including objectives, costs, risks, and legal justification. • Reassert Congress’s constitutional authority by insisting that any continued military engagement be explicitly authorized—or terminated. • Actively organize within your caucus to block this funding and prevent its passage. • Use your platform to clearly communicate to the American people what is at stake and to encourage public pressure against this war. This is not a routine policy disagreement. It is a test of whether Congress will uphold its constitutional responsibilities or allow the United States to slide into another costly, unnecessary, and unauthorized war. There is still time to prevent further escalation—but only if Congress acts now.