I will require the President to explain his objectives and strategy to Congress and to seek either a formal declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force within the War Powers Act timeframe.

the War Powers Act of 1973 clearly requires the President, within sixty days, to explain his objectives and strategy to Congress, and to seek either a formal declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.

Gottheimer invokes the War Powers Act framework and ties it to his resolution demanding executive branch compliance with congressional war powers requirements.

RELEASE: Gottheimer to Administration: Brief Congress on Iran — Statement Following House Vote on His War Powers Resolution
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