Lofgren Statement on US Military Action in Iran

March 2, 2026 Press Release SAN JOSE, CA - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) released the following statement reacting to ongoing military action in Iran by American military forces: "Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have both referred to this as a 'war' and one that may require 'boots on the ground'. Starting a war requires the consent of Congress," Rep. Lofgren said. "Donald Trump has not made any attempt to justify to the Congress or the American people why this act of war was necessary at this time, how long he expects this war to last, or what his objectives are." Rep. Lofgren will be supporting H.Con.Res.38 , the war powers resolution authored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to remove American forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran. ### Issues : Foreign Policy and Human Rights