Haaland Relieved No Troops Harmed in Attacks, Backs House Action to Prevent War With Iran

Statement

Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) is backing House action to prevent war with Iran. The three measures include a War Powers Resolution, a bill prohibiting any funding for offensive military force in or against Iran without prior congressional authorization, and a bill repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

"Keeping our troops safe is a top priority and I'm relieved to hear that none of our servicemembers were harmed in last night's attacks. Our country, especially our servicemembers, deserve a thoughtful and coherent plan as we move forward in light of this attack. I will do everything in my power to prevent another endless war.

"I am cosponsoring House action that will prevent war with Iran, and require this Administration to consult with Congress before taking any further military action. Americans do not want war with Iran, and we must work with our international partners to make the world more safe and protect our national security," said Congresswoman Deb Haaland.

Haaland was a lead cosponsor of the amendments to prohibit funding for military force against Iran and to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that passed the House with bipartisan support as amendments to the NDAA last summer. Republicans stripped that language from the NDAA before the final authorization passed in December.

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