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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04)

Congressman Baird Statement on Operation Epic Fury

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement on President Trump’s airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran:

“Just eight months after attacking nuclear sites in Iran and declaring its nuclear program ‘completely and totally obliterated,’ President Trump has dangerously escalated the situation. 

“He has again violated the Constitution by launching additional airstrikes targeting major cities in Iran without congressional approval, further risking another forever war in the Middle East without a clear strategy or credible evidence of an imminent threat.

 “Congress must reject this course. I urge Republicans to join Democrats in defending the Constitution and protecting our troops from this reckless president.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

SACRAMENTO, CA –– Today, Congresswoman Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s strikes against Iran. 

“This is an illegal and irrational attack. The President is risking American lives and dragging us toward a broader conflict with no clear strategy and no clear end. Americans do not want this war,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “I condemn the Iranian regime. For decades, it has denied its people basic rights, imprisoned and tortured its own citizens, and fueled violence through terrorist proxies. The United States must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. But lasting change must come from within—and U.S. military intervention would only further destabilize the region.”

“Let me be clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war,” Matsui continued. “When the House reconvenes, we will vote on a War Powers resolution to condemn this attack and reassert Congress’ constitutional role. I will support it. I will continue working to hold the President accountable for this reckless abuse of power. Our country and the world deserve better.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Washington, DC – Rep. Panetta released the following statement:

“For the eighth time in his presidency, Donald Trump attacked a country without informing or getting buy-in from the American people. There is no doubt that Iran has blood on its hands and must be aggressively confronted for its human rights violations, nuclear ambitions, regional missile attacks, support of terrorism, and the threat it poses to our allies in the region, like Israel and Jordan. However, it is unclear what the Administration’s goals are and, due to the sprawling and decentralized regime and military in Iran, whether these strikes can accomplish them. That is why Congress must act to ensure that the Administration has a strategy for the day-after in Iran and the region, for what could be the least debated prolonged war in American history. 

“Our Founding Fathers of the United States Constitution gave Congress the sole power to debate and declare war, as the branch of government closest to the American people. For there is no greater act than war that requires the consent of the governed. That is why, absent exigent circumstances, the Trump administration must seek authorization for the use of military force that constitutes an act of war.  

“The President has not sought Congressional authorization prior to striking Iran. Instead, the President’s decision to give up on its gunboat diplomacy and launch a massive military attack has left American troops and others in the region vulnerable to Iran’s retaliatory actions. We pray for the safety of the men and women of the U.S. military and our allies who are in the region. 

“I call on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the House of Representatives back into session immediately so that we can properly debate the Administration’s military actions in Iran, hear a strategy for the day-after, listen to the American people, and vote on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that supports our allies and stability in the region and prevents further use of U.S. forces in Iran without Congressional authorization. This Administration is finding that wars are easy to start. But the history of our nation proves that wars are hard to end. That is why, now more than ever, Congress must do its job and fulfill our responsibilities under the U.S. Constitution and for the American people.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42)

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement on Operation Epic Fury:

“Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian regime is the head of the snake that is responsible for killing thousands of Americans and our allies in the Middle East. For decades, both Republican and Democratic Presidents alike, as well as our allies around the world, have told the Iranian regime that it must stop its pursuit of nuclear weapons, end the widespread support of its proxy terrorism network, and cease its tyrannical denial of fundamental liberties for the Iranian people. Despite the best diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration and our allies, the Iranian regime has failed to divert from its violent path. 

President Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury will protect America and our allies by eliminating the Iranian regime’s ability to wage terror and threaten its enemies. It will also provide the Iranian people with a historic opportunity to shape their own future free from oppression. 

As Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Committee, I was notified after Operation Epic Fury began and I look forward to continued briefings from our military and civilian national security leaders. We will stand together with Israel and our allies in the region as they face retaliation by Iran, and help them shape a more peaceful future for the Middle East. I pray for the safety of our brave and incredibly capable servicemembers carrying out this mission.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) — On February 27, 2026, Congressman Al Green announced that his Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding request portal is now live. Community Project Funding provides a direct pathway for eligible entities to secure federal resources for projects that strengthen neighborhoods, improve infrastructure, expand opportunity, and enhance quality of life throughout the district. 

The list of Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding eligible accounts can be accessed by clicking here, and specific eligibility information can be reviewed here. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the eligibility information for any subcommittee account for which they are submitting a project. All submissions must be received by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT., via the web portal indicated below. Programmatic and language requests for the FY2027 Appropriations bills are also being accepted. Eligible entities, including state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other qualifying public institutions, may submit requests for consideration through the portal by clicking here. 

Congressman Green has secured more than $325 million in local projects across Houston, including advancing public safety initiatives, infrastructure improvements, economic development efforts, and community services.

Congressman Al Green stated, “Community Project Funding allows us to direct federal resources where they are needed most, including neighborhoods, schools, infrastructure, and initiatives that uplift our communities. I encourage eligible organizations to submit impact-driven proposals for consideration that will create lasting benefits for the people we serve.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Our country is at war. 

Congressman Al Green stated: “The President has taken our country to war without Congress having weighed in. I’m calling on Speaker Johnson to reconvene the Congress to allow the War Powers Resolution, of which I am a cosponsor, to be voted on.”

Click here to read the letter that Congressman Al Green has sent to Speaker Johnson.

“This morning, just prior to 7:00 a.m. EST, I had a conversation with the former chairperson, now the ranking member, of the Homeland Security Committee to discuss issues related to the war. I will be in constant contact with him and other members of leadership as we proceed. At this time, I have more questions than answers. Among my many questions are: 

• By what authority has the President committed the country to war without Congress having declared war?

• What is the strategy?

• Why were negotiations abruptly curtailed?

• Will the strategy require boots on the ground?

• Who will govern Iran if the current government is taken out?

 

The Department of State has issued guidance advising U.S. citizens in the region to remain alert as events continue to unfold. Any constituents or family who are in the affected regions can call our office at 713-383-9234 for assistance. 

Regrettably, although I will be there in spirit, I will not be in attendance at the Rodeo Parade taking place today. While I will be engaged in community activities, as a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, I will need to be available for conversations that may occur that would necessitate my being able to step aside from activities that I am engaged in. I do support the Rodeo and am grateful to all who have worked hard to make it the great success that it is.

Whether we agree or disagree with the war, we should all want our troops to come home safely. Say a prayer for peace.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration employing U.S. military force against Iran.
 
“Overnight, the President ordered preemptive military strikes against Iran. Let me be clear that I oppose these preemptive strikes and am concerned the situation is prone to rapid escalation that puts Americans at risk and threatens to drag us into a war of choice with no strategic endgame.

“This offensive use of military force against Iran, absent congressional authorization, is contrary to domestic and international law. Our system of checks and balances is crucial to ensuring that we adhere to the law and, hopefully, learn from the mistakes of our past.
 
“There is no question that the Iranian regime is guilty of horrific crimes against its own people and conducts destabilization activities in the region. That is why the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was so important for limiting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and allowed access into the country to monitor their nuclear activities. The Trump Administration’s abandonment of that agreement, which was overwhelmingly beneficial to U.S. and regional interests, has left us without a key point of leverage at a critical time.
 
“We absolutely should exert pressure on Iran in order to ensure that they don’t build a nuclear weapon. However, the far more appropriate options for exerting that pressure are continued diplomatic engagement, coalition building with partners and allies in the region, and enforcement of targeted economic sanctions. These options are also far more likely to succeed without risking war with a country with advanced weapons systems and a demonstrated willingness to use those systems against thousands of American service members in the region and beyond.
 
“Make no mistake, the president’s actions have dragged the United States into a war of his choosing. Regardless of my opposition to the course of action the president has unilaterally taken, my thoughts are with the brave men and women in uniform, and their families.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the Trump administration’s strikes in Iran.

“President Trump promised to put Americans first and end foreign wars, but his actions in Iran clearly break those promises. The American people want solutions to the issues close to home, such as addressing the cost-of-living crisis. They do not want to be dragged into another reckless and endless war in the Middle East that will result in countless casualties.

“Congress was not given any information that would indicate there was an imminent threat coming from Iran. Without such credible evidence, there’s no justification in sending our servicemembers into this conflict. Last night’s strikes are another instance of President Trump bypassing Congress to unilaterally launch an unprovoked military operation with no defined plan. I call on Speaker Johnson and Republican leadership to get off the sidelines and reassert Congress’s constitutional duty to serve as a check on the President.”