End Endless Wars, Occupation, and Escalation with Iran
Ask Members of Congress to reassert congressional war powers, oppose any expansion of the
current war with Iran, block offensive weapons transfers, and restore humanitarian relief.
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Core Ask for Congressional Offices
Urge Members of Congress to support renewed War Powers legislation, oppose supplemental
war funding, support legislation halting offensive weapons transfers used in Gaza, oppose
additional weapons sales to Israel, and support restoring UNRWA funding.
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Main message: Congress — not the president — must decide whether the United
States enters war, and U.S. policy should not deepen occupation, mass civilian harm, or
regional escalation.
What Delegates Should Ask For
Keep the ask direct, constitutional, and easy for staff to act on.
Top Priority
Support Renewed War Powers Legislation
Ask the office to support continuous, renewed legislation requiring explicit congressional
authorization for military action against Iran.
⚖️ Ask: Reassert Congress’s constitutional authority over war
🛑 Goal: Prevent another open-ended war without democratic accountability
De-Escalation
Oppose Expansion of the War with Iran
Ask the office to call for cancellation and drawdown of current U.S. attacks on Iran and
oppose any effort to prolong or widen the conflict.
🕊️ Ask: Oppose escalation and any broader regional war
🌍 Goal: Reduce civilian harm and stop further U.S. entanglement
No Supplemental War Money
Oppose Any Supplemental Funding for the War
Ask the office to reject supplemental appropriations that would expand or prolong the
current war on Iran.
💸 Ask: Vote no on new war funding
🏛️ Goal: Stop Congress from underwriting deeper regional escalation
Key Bills Delegates Should Mention
Use these links in meetings and follow-up emails.
H.R. 3565
House Bill
Official Bill Page
Block the Bombs Act
Would prohibit transfer of some of the most destructive offensive weapons systems used in Gaza,
including bunker busters, JDAMs, 120mm tank rounds, and 155mm artillery shells.
S. 898
Senate Bill
Humanitarian Relief
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act
Would restore U.S. funding for UNRWA to address humanitarian need and civilian collapse
in Gaza.
War Powers
Congressional Authority
Renewed Action Needed
Renewed War Powers Legislation
Early efforts failed in the Senate on March 4, 2026 and in the House on March 5, 2026,
which makes renewed legislation even more urgent.
Why This Matters
These are the strongest themes to keep front and center in meetings.
Congress Must Reclaim Its War Powers
The Constitution gives Congress the power to decide when the United States enters war.
Delegates should stress that no president — and no foreign government — should be able
to drag the U.S. into another open-ended war without explicit congressional approval.
Weapons Transfers Should Not Enable Mass Civilian Harm
U.S. weapons policy should not facilitate attacks that devastate civilian life or deepen
regional war. Blocking transfers of especially destructive offensive systems is one concrete
step Congress can take now.
Humanitarian Relief Must Be Restored
Humanitarian assistance is not optional in the face of mass displacement, hunger, and the
collapse of civilian life. Restoring UNRWA support is a direct relief measure Congress can take.
International Law & Accountability
These points help ground the conversation in legal and constitutional principle.
International Law
Official ICJ Source
ICJ Advisory Opinion
The International Court of Justice concluded on July 19, 2024 that Israel’s continued presence
in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful.
Conflict Context
Reuters
Iran War Casualty Reporting
Reuters reported in March 2026 that the conflict had killed more than 1,300 people in Iran,
while later reporting cited even higher totals from Iranian and rights-group sources.
How to Frame the Conversation
Simple, disciplined language helps keep your ask persuasive.
⚖️ Start with the Constitution: Congress decides questions of war and peace.
🛑 Be direct: No unauthorized war with Iran and no supplemental money to prolong it.
💣 Make it concrete: Support H.R. 3565 to block offensive weapons transfers.
🆘 Center civilians: Support S. 898 to restore humanitarian relief through UNRWA.
📣 Return to the ask: Reassert war powers, block new war funding, halt arms that fuel civilian harm.
Why Congressional Action Matters
These are strong closing points for the end of the meeting.
Restores Constitutional Accountability
Congressional action helps ensure war decisions are made democratically, not unilaterally.
Helps Prevent Wider Regional War
Blocking escalation reduces the risk of a larger conflict that spreads further across the region.
Protects Civilian Life
Cutting offensive arms flows and restoring humanitarian aid are direct steps to reduce harm.