The House Resolution introduced by Representatives Waxman, Guzman, Pielli, Probst, Giral, Sanchez, and D. Williams on June 30, 2025, urges the President of the United States to comply with the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution by obtaining explicit congressional authorization before deploying U.S. Armed Forces in any hostilities with foreign nations. The resolution emphasizes that Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war, and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 stipulates that military action can only occur under specific conditions, such as a declaration of war or a national emergency.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses concerns about the constitutional implications of unauthorized military actions and the need for transparency and public debate in Congress before engaging in foreign conflicts. It asserts that unauthorized military action undermines constitutional war powers and sets a troubling precedent for unilateral military decisions. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to key government officials, including the President, the Secretary of Defense, and members of Congress from Pennsylvania.