Moulton, Crow, and Democratic Veterans Introduce War Powers Resolution to End Trump’s War of Choice in Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced a War Powers Resolution designed to end the failing war in Iran and ensure the current administration remains answerable to the American people and their representatives in Congress.

This resolution - cosponsored by Representatives Pat Ryan (NY-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), and Bobby Scott (VA-03) carries the collective weight of nine Democratic veterans, lawmakers who understand the true cost of military engagement. The coalition will force Republicans to go on the record repeatedly on this failing war of choice for as long as it continues.

"As veterans, we know firsthand the cost of war," said Congressman Seth Moulton. "We also know that military force is not always the answer. Brute force will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We have already lost 13 Americans in this conflict, and we cannot continue to send our troops into harm's way without a strategy. We are introducing this resolution because the American people deserve a say in how their military is used, and it is clear that this reckless war of choice must end."

"Congress must end President Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran. His war has cost the lives of U.S. servicemembers, raised prices for Americans at home, damaged our alliances, and made us less safe," said Congressman Crow. "The President is spending tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on Middle East conflicts as Americans back home can't afford gas and are losing their health care. Congress must end this conflict now."

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