Congressman Biggs Votes Against Resolution Undermining President’s Authority to Confront Iranian Threat

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted against H.Con.Res. 38, a resolution directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Congressman Biggs issues the following statement:

"I strongly support Congress exercising its constitutional role on matters of war and peace, but the resolution addressed a situation that does not exist. President Trump's targeted actions to neutralize threats from the Iranian regime fall squarely within his Article II authority as Commander in Chief and within the parameters of the War Powers Act of 1973.

"The President's actions were limited and strategic, consistent with longstanding precedent used by both Republican and Democrat administrations. Targeted military operations aimed at protecting American personnel and preventing Iran from advancing toward nuclear capability do not constitute open-ended war.

"Secretary Hegseth clarified the three-point mission: protect American lives, dismantle the regime's ability to threaten the region, and ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Strength and clarity deter conflict, weakness invites it. I will always support the constitutional balance of powers, but I will also support a President who is acting lawfully and within his constitutional authority to decisively keep Americans safe."