Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s illegal military strikes on Iran, a reckless escalation that risks dragging the United States and our allies into another endless war while putting innocent lives in danger.
Rather than focusing on lowering costs for American families, the President is once again steering our nation toward conflict in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with the servicemembers and civilians throughout the region whose safety must remain our highest priority.
Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress alone has the power to declare war. This military action was undertaken without legal authorization or meaningful consultation with Congress and represents a clear violation of the Constitution.
We urge an immediate vote of a War Powers Resolution in Congress to halt this unauthorized war that the American people do not want.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership
Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
Deputy Chair Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09)
Whip Rep. Sylvia García (TX-29)
Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Rep. Joaquín Castro (TX-20)
Vice Chair of Communications Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35)
Vice Chair of Policy Rep. Rob Menendez (NJ-8)
Vice Chair of Member Engagement Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Freshman Representative Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31)
About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC)
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is 43 members strong. The CHC serves as a forum for the Hispanic Members of Congress to coalesce around a collective legislative agenda. The Caucus is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. For more information, please visit chc.house.gov.