Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Passage of War Powers Resolution

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement after the House passed a War Powers Resolution: "Last night, the House passed a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump’s illegal war against Iran. This resolution directs the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. I was proud to vote in favor of this resolution because I know how detrimental this poorly conceived and executed war has been for the American people. We are facing a cost of living crisis in the United States, and instead of working to lower costs for hardworking families, the President has spent the last 95 days waging an illegal and expensive war which has significantly undermined our national and economic security. Trump’s war is costing taxpayers over $1 billion a day; while Americans are seeing gas prices skyrocket and inflation soar. Article I of the Constitution makes clear that Congress is the only governing body with the authority to declare war. President Trump’s actions have not been authorized under the Constitution, nor do they have the best interests of the American people in mind. I am grateful for this critical first step in reinstating Congress’s role in waging war. We must keep the pressure on to end US military action in Iran and bring down costs for the American people.” ###