The House Resolution introduced by Representatives Waxman, Guzman, Pielli, Probst, Giral, Sanchez, and D. Williams 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. It 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.

The resolution expresses concerns about the constitutional implications of unauthorized military actions and the need for transparency and public debate in Congress before the nation engages in foreign conflicts. It asserts that unauthorized military action undermines constitutional war powers and sets a troubling precedent for unilateral military decisions. The resolution calls for a copy to be sent to key government officials, including the President and members of Congress from Pennsylvania, to reinforce the importance of adhering to constitutional protocols regarding military engagement.