WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after Congress failed to address the 60-day deadline required by the War Powers Resolution of 1973 regarding the administration’s military efforts in Iran:
“I have been outspoken in my criticism of how the White House disregarded the Constitution by conducting the Iranian war without justifying its case to Congress and seeking our approval. Current law requires Congress to declare or authorize force within 60 days of military action. That deadline passed today after Congress left Washington without addressing the issue further.
“Regardless of a ceasefire, this conflict has dragged out long enough without a proper justification. It has cost the lives of U.S. soldiers and Americans billions of dollars, not only through their taxpayer money but also the gas pump. The President needs to justify this war to Congress and to the American people. Better yet, let’s end this war now.”
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