1. United States
2. Ore.
3. Letter

I am writing as a constituent to urge you to take immediate and public action regarding the reported U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the seizure of its head of state. These actions raise profound constitutional, legal, and moral concerns and demand an unequivocal response from Congress. First, I ask that you publicly state whether Congress authorized this military action. If Congress did not authorize it, I urge you to clearly acknowledge that these hostilities are unlawful under the Constitution’s allocation of war powers. Second, I am calling on you to support the immediate invocation of the War Powers Resolution to halt any unauthorized hostilities. The President does not have unilateral authority to initiate war, and Congress must reassert its constitutional role without delay. Third, I urge you to support the use of Congress’s power of the purse to block funding for any military action that has not been explicitly authorized by Congress. Fourth, I ask that you support robust, formal oversight—including hearings—and, if warranted by the facts, accountability measures related to these actions. In addition to taking these steps yourself, I strongly encourage you to work with your colleagues in both chambers to build broader congressional support for these actions. This moment requires leadership, coordination, and a clear defense of constitutional checks and balances. I am tracking how my elected officials respond, and I expect a public position—not silence. I would appreciate a written response explaining your position and the actions you intend to take. Thank you for your time and for your attention to this urgent matter.